Atmospheric scientist (PostDoc) II

Your work will focus on better understanding methane emissions from large (super-emitting) methane hot spots by combining data from different satellite instruments. These instruments will include TROPOMI on Sentinel-5P that provides daily global coverage of methane at urban-scale resolution as well as the large family of instruments that can detect methane from individual facilities (e.g., Sentinel-2, Sentinel-3, PRISMA, EMIT, EnMAP, VIIRS and GHGSat). You will work to improve the quantification of methane emissions across scales using these instruments including by using atmospheric modeling; the validation and quality assessment of these quantifications; and advance the use of satellite data to support emission mitigation. Your work will connect with projects our group has with high-impact partners including ESA, UNEP’s IMEO-MARS, the HORIZON2020 IM4CA project, the World Bank, and the Global Methane Hub.

You will present your work to various stakeholders as well as at scientific conferences, and publish your work in scientific peer reviewed journals.

We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated, and result driven scientist with a PhD in atmospheric sciences or a similar degree, with experience in the interpretation of atmospheric (e.g. satellite, aircraft, …) observations using transport models. Strong programming and data analytics skills are also expected. Experience with research on atmospheric methane and/or flux inversions is considered an asset. A highly developed proficiency in written and oral English is essential and the candidate should be capable of working both independently and in a team.

The Scientist C (postdoc) position we offer at SRON is a full-time position in which you will be employed by  NWO-I (The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research Institutes) for a period of 2 years. This position can be extended with another 2 years. The salary will be in accordance with NWO salary scale 10 with a maximum of  € 5.486,- gross per month on a full-time basis (depending on your level of education and experience). Compensation for commuting expenses will be provided.

NWO has good secondary employment conditions such as:

• An end-of-year bonus of 8,33% of the gross yearly salary;
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross yearly salary;
• 42 days of vacation leave a year on a full-time basis;
• An excellent pension scheme;
• Options for (additional) personal development;
• Excellent facilities for parental leave;
• Ample training opportunities;
• Possibility of flexible working hours;

SRON’s mission is to achieve breakthroughs in international scientific research from space. To this end, SRON develops groundbreaking technology and advanced space instruments. SRON promotes societal applications for space technology. We have a strong international reputation as ‘excellent in space research’. The quality and societal relevance of our science is considered ‘world-leading’.

At SRON we believe that a workforce diverse in gender, age, and cultural background is key to performing excellent research. We therefore strongly encourage qualified applicants of all ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, members of minorities, persons with disabilities, and potential dual-academic-career hires to apply.

Online screening may be part of the selection procedure.

Recruitment consultants, please put down the phone. We’ll do the recruitment ourselves so unsolicited acquisition to this vacancy is not appreciated.