Development of satellite methodologies and numerical modeling for monitoring atmospheric pollutants and hydro-climatic risks at a regional scale

3 Apr 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Università degli Studi della Basilicata

Research Field

Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Application Deadline

2 May 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Country

Italy

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

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

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Università degli Studi della Basilicata

Country

Italy

Geofield

Contact

City

Potenza

Website

http://www.unibas.it

STATUS: EXPIRED

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