Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Earth sciencePhysics » Other
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)Established Researcher (R3)
- Country
- Belgium
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Introduction
The Spectroscopy, Quantum Chemistry and Atmospheric Remote Sensing laboratory (SQUARES - https://squares.ulb.be/atmosphere.html) at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is looking for a motivated candidate holding a PhD degree in an exact science (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Environmental science, Bioengineering, Informatics, Geography, Geology,...) to perform research in the field of atmospheric remote sensing.
Satellite remote sensing of our atmosphere covers many different research branches including atmospheric composition and chemistry, the study of the global environment and climate (change), natural (fires, volcanoes, dust storms) and anthropogenic emissions (agriculture, industry, transport), air quality and pollution, radiative transfer and molecular spectroscopy, inverse models, numerical analysis and algorithm design. In each of this sub-domains exciting research is being performed. The ULB-SQUARES group has built up a strong expertise and international recognition in many of these domains, in particular concerning atmospheric sounding in the thermal infrared spectral domain, with the IASI satellite instrument. Using the IASI measurements major progress has been obtained in the understanding of both short and long-lived atmospheric gases and processes that drive their distributions.
Research
For this postdoc position, we are specifically seeking someone to develop innovative algorithms for the determination of source emissions from ammonia (NH3) satellite data building on previous work:
- https://acp.copernicus.org/articles/19/12261/2019/
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0747-1/
- https://amt.copernicus.org/articles/12/5457/2019/
Note that no prior expertise is required in satellite remote sensing.
The ideal candidate should:
- hold a PhD degree in Sciences or Applied Sciences
- have experience with data-analysis and programming/scripting. Experience with Matlab is a bonus.
- be fluent in English (spoken and written)
- have a natural curiosity for the world around them, steered by a critical and creative mind
- have a good sense of initiative and be well-organized
- be eager to learn and motivated to start research
- be able to work independently and in a team
- have a logical and problem-solving mind
We offer
- A full-time research position of at least 1 year, with the possibility of extension
- The possibility to perform exciting research in a stimulating research environment where quality, professionalism and team spirit are encouraged
- Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Flexible schedule and possibility to work occasionally from home
Procedure
After evaluating the submitted applications, selected candidates will be invited for an interview. ULB seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments.
Interested?
Please send Lieven Clarisse (lieven.clarisse@ulb.be, tel: +32 2 6502578) a detailed CV and a cover letter describing your motivation.
Requirements
- Research Field
- All
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Université libre de Bruxelles
- Country
- Belgium
- City
- Bruxelles
- Postal Code
- 1050
- Street
- Avenue Antoine Depage
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Lieven.Clarisse@ulb.be
Contact
- City
- Brussels
- Website
- Street
- 50 Avenue F.D. Roosevelt
- Postal Code
- 1050