Netherlands : PhD-position Mapping NOx emissions with satellite observations

The Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology has 15 professorial chairs with about 65 academic and 60 technical specialists, as well as 110 graduate and 375 undergraduate students. The leading research themes cover functional materials, transport physics, and plasma physics and radiation technology. The department has extensive national and international partnerships, including industrial partners. It participates in several national (top) research schools, and in two national top technology institutes: Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI) and Materials Innovation Institute (M2i). Eindhoven University of Technology is one of the three participants in the Dutch 3TU Federation of Universities of Technology.

We are developing a new, innovative line of atmospheric research in the Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). This research, funded by the recently awarded NWO VIDI-project Attributing the sources of tropospheric ozone from space, focuses on using satellite measurements of atmospheric composition to better understand the formation, role and impact of tropospheric ozone on climate change and air pollution.

The VIDI-research is carried out at the Fluid Dynamics Lab in the Department of Applied Physics. Our Lab is at the forefront in the research of (atmospheric) transport phenomena, and is increasingly engaged in the modelling of atmospheric particles. The VIDI-research at the TU/e is carried out in collaboration with the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), a key player in the field of satellite missions.

Tasks

Satellite observations are revolutionizing research in atmospheric chemistry by providing global and continuous data sets of atmospheric composition. This PhD-project seeks to fully exploit such data sets from the SCIAMACHY, OMI, and GOME-2 instruments by means of interpretation with advanced chemistry-transport models. The research aims to improve our understanding of NO_x emissions through model innovations and by using a record of nitrogen dioxide satellite observations to quantify rapidly changing anthropogenic and natural sources of NO_x. Goals:

• Realisation and validation of model-based system for analyzing satellite observations
• Constraining anthropogenic sources (urban, shipping) of nitrogen oxides
• Constraining natural sources (lightning, soils) of nitrogen oxides

This research will be executed in collaboration with the PhD-project Mapping biogenic emissions with satellite observations at the Fluid Dynamics Lab in the Department of Applied Physics (V34.1155), also part of the VIDI-project Attributing the sources of tropospheric ozone from space. The results from both of these PhD-projects are anticipated to strongly contribute to a better understanding of the role of anthropogenic and biogenic emissions in driving the global tropospheric ozone budget.

Requirements

We are searching for an excellent candidate with a M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics. Proven research experience is a strong asset. Experience with scientific programming is desirable. Candidates with good communication skills are preferred.

Appointment and salary

We offer:

• A challenging job in a young, ambitious research team
• A highly dynamical, international, and multidisciplinary research environment
• A full-time appointment for four years (start date as soon as possible)
• Gross monthly salary from €2042 (first year) to €2612 (fourth year) in line with the Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities
• An attractive package of fringe benefits, including end-of-year allowance, a personal development program for Ph.D students (Proof program), and excellent sport facilities

Information

Dr. K. F. (Folkert) Boersma, +31-30-2206618, boersma@knmi.nl, Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Dept. Applied Physics (www.knmi.nl/~boersma). More information about the TU/e can be found at www.tue.nl, and more information about the VIDI-program (in Dutch) can be found here: NWO VIDI.

Application

Please submit contact information, a curriculum vitae, contact information of two or more references (including a research supervisor), and a copy of the M.Sc-thesis and other relevant publications, if available by using the apply button below.

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Application Deadline : 31 August 2010

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