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2018-03-09 13:24:51| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SRONs mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space research. Therefore the institute develops pioneering technology and advanced space instruments, and uses them to pursue fundamental astrophysical research, Earth science and exoplanetary research. As national expertise institute SRON gives counsel to the Dutch government and coordinates national contributions to international space missions. SRON stimulates the implementation of space science in our society. Our Earth Science Group has a vacancy for a Postdoc fm Vacancy number 1373 Project Outline In October 2017 ESAs Sentinel5 Precursor mission was launched with the TROPOMI instrument as its single payload. TROPOMI is a collaboration between the Netherlands and ESA. SRON is the coPrincipal Investigator Institute and responsible a.o. for the operational algorithms for CO and CH4. Currently the mission is in the socalled commissioning phase, but first results already showed the unprecedented combination of high spatial resolution, spatial coverage and precision see e.g. httpwww.tropomi.nlovertropomieerstebeelden. It is clear that with TROPOMI a huge step forward is being made in measuring the atmospheric composition of the troposphere and a wealth of new information is obtained. In this project we want to scientifically exploit the new CO measurements of TROPOMI on local scales, studying e.g. point and city scale sources, as well as regional to global scales looking at large scale sources, atmospheric transport and photochemical removal of CO. For this we will use atmospheric models such as WRFCHEM and TM5, in combination with algorithms for flux optimization. Tasks The main task of the postdoc is to interpret the TROPOMI CO measurements and publish the results in peer reviewed papers. Topics for the research include estimation of CO emissions, its attribution to specific source processes, the study of dynamical processes governing the transport of CO pollution, etc. These, and potentially other, activities aim at taking full benefit of the new and exciting CO TROPOMI observations. Requirements For this project we are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated and result driven scientist with a PhD degree in atmospheric physicschemistry or similar degree, with extensive experience in atmospheric modelling preferably of CO at various scales local, regional andor global. Experience in using atmospheric models for the interpretation of satellite measurements and inverse modeling to obtain emissions is considered a clear asset. Good knowledge of the English language is essential, and the candidate should be capable to work both independently and in a team. Functional competencies Analytical Clarity of expression Result driven SRON core competencies Innovative Focused on collaboration Responsibility A global player Flexibility Employment conditions Employment of this fulltime position as a Scientist C at SRONUtrecht is by NWOI The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research Institutes and will be for a period of 2 years with the possibility of an extension of 2 more years. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWOI with a maximum of 4,154.00 gross per month on a fulltime basis highly depending on education and relevant experience. NWO has good secondary employment conditions such as An end of year bonus of 8,33 of the gross yearly salary 42 days of vacation leave a year on fulltime basis A holiday allowance of 8 of the gross yearly salary An excellent pension scheme Options for additional personal development Excellent facilities for parental leave. For further information For further information about the position, please contact dr.ir. Sander Houweling 31020 598 3687, 31088 777 5722, s.houwelingsron.nl or prof.dr. Ilse Aben, telephone 31088 777 5879, e.a.a.abensron.nl. More information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl. Letter of application If you wish to apply you can send a motivation letter with CV and the names and addresses of references incl. phone and email preferably via mail to jobssron.nl. Please state the vacancy number SRON 1373 in the subject of your mail. Applications will be accepted until 2 April 2018. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to female applicants. SRON Utrecht has the intention to move to Leiden in 2021. No commercial propositions please.
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