Työnimike: Postdoctoral/or PhD student position

Työnkuvaus:
Postdoctoral/or PhD student position "Remote sensing of atmospheric composition" The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is a service and research institute that produces high-quality observational and model data, and research findings on the atmosphere and seas. The Earth Observation Unit at FMI consists of an experienced international staff with a broad expertise on remote sensing of atmospheric processes as well as on research on the near-Earth space and solar system and we collaborate closely with FMIs Climate research and Arctic research Units. WORK DESCRIPTION We are now seeking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual for open position in Atmospheric composition research using satellite remote sensing. The successful applicant will play an important role in studying atmospheric processes by utilizing satellite data. Special focus will be on recent and future remote sensing observations, including the Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI), the Tropospheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI, to be launched in 2016) and recently launched greenhouse gas missions. The position will be located in Helsinki, Finland and has duration of 1-2 years with a negotiable starting date. Both PhD students and postdoctoral candidates will be considered. Salary will be based on experience and performance according to the FMI salary scale. QUALIFICATIONS A) Postdoctoral position: Candidates with a doctoral degree (Ph.D. degree or equivalent completed by April 2016) in relevant fields (e.g., atmospheric sciences, applied physics, applied mathematics, statistics) will be considered for the postdoctoral position. B) Ph.D. student position: For the Ph.D. student position candidates with masters degree (or equivalent completed by April 2016) in relevant fields (e.g., atmospheric sciences, applied physics, applied mathematics, statistics) will be considered. FURTHERMORE, A SUCCESSFULL CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: - strong background in atmospheric sciences or applied physics. - experience on satellite data of atmospheric composition, atmospheric modeling, assimilation and/or environmental big data - good knowledge of some widely used programming languages (e.g. Fortran, Python, Matlab) and Unix/Linux/OS X operating system - written and spoken fluency in English, and willingness to work internationally - good communication and organizational skills - ability to carry out independent research as well as work as a part of a team - strong interest on research and highly motivated in transferring research results to societal impacts. We offer exciting work and an excellent, international training environment for early-carrier scientists! Apply for the position via valtiolle.fi-recruitment system, ID-number: 31-53-2016. Attach your CV and pulication list to your application.

Työnantajan nimi: Ilmatieteen laitos

Työnantajan osoite: 00560 HELSINKI

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Työn lyhyt kuvaus: Luonnontieteen tekniset asiantuntijat

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Helsinki-Uusimaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Lähde työtarjous:
MOL/Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi