Offer Description
The project integrates satellite data (IASI/NG, Sentinel-5/P, TROPOMI) with numerical modeling to monitor air quality and environmental risks. Key objectives include developing high-resolution maps for atmospheric pollutants (CO, NOX, SO2, NH3, OCS, CH4) and modeling transport and deposition at local/regional scales using the WRF-Chem system. The methodology relies on advanced inversion methods and validation through in situ observations. Additionally, the project develops water stress indices to assess drought and wildfire risks. Applications range from enhancing weather forecasting to supporting environmental management policies and evaluating pollution’s impact on human health and ecosystems. Ultimately, the research provides cutting-edge tools for understanding atmospheric dynamics and ensuring environmental protection, with a specific focus on the Basilicata region.
Where to apply
Website: http://www.unibas.it
Requirements
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Admission requirements:
– PhD or equivalent degree obtained abroad;
– Scientific and professional CV suitable for the postdoctoral position.
Other relevant qualifications
a) Educational background
PhD in Physics of the Earth System, Planets, Space and Climate with particular reference to Earth Observation from Space, Atmospheric Chemistry and Composition;
Master’s degree or equivalent qualification LM-17, 20/S, LM-75, 82/S, LM-23, 28/S), LM-27, 30/S, LM-29, 32/S, LM-32, 35/S, LM-33, 36/S), LM-35, 38/S, LM-18, 23/S, LM-40, 45/S.
Any other qualifications: master’s degrees or advanced training courses, etc., in the relevant scientific field.
b) Research activity in the scientific field of the position such as group participation, project participation, conference participation, collaboration in teaching and third mission activities, and relevant work experience for the position such as, “inter alia”; tutoring and tutorial activities in university courses.
c) Scientific publications in the field of Satellite Earth Observation.
English language.
Foreign candidates must have adequate knowledge of Italian language
Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:
- Italy
Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:
- E.U.
Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:
- E.U.
Selection process
Evaluation of qualifications.
Interview on:
– Atmospheric Physics and Remote Sensing: Knowledge of radiative transfer and hyperspectral sensors.
– Programming: Proficiency in languages such as Python, Fortran, or C++ for managing large satellite datasets (NetCDF/HDF formats).
– Modeling: Experience (even basic) with numerical atmospheric circulation models (WRF or similar) and Linux/Unix operating systems.
The interview will be held in Italian
Website for additional job details: https://service.unibas.it/documenti/show_document_db1.asp?tipo=12
