As a research scientist, you will:
- Operate and characterize state-of-the-art mass spectrometers (PTR and NH4+ -CIMS; VOCUS) to measure urban VOCs and their oxidation products
- Lead the deployment and measurements of VOCUS onboard the Zeppelin for airborne field campaigns over European cities
- Perform VOC flux measurements for the 2026 Zeppelin flights and compare urban emissions to other cities as well as results from the JULIAC campaigns.
- Work with the CHARON aerosol inlet and a FUSION CIMS to analyze the particle-phase organic composition onboard the Zeppelin from 2027 onward
- Analyze large multi-dimensional datasets using statistical tools such as positive matrix factorization (PMF) and cluster analysis
- Investigate the influence of different urban emission sectors on atmospheric composition
- Present your results at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
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Benefits
- Work at one of Europe’s leading interdisciplinary research centers with a vibrant, international atmosphere
- Join a dynamic institute hosting over ten atmospheric chemistry research groups, offering rich opportunities for collaboration and learning
- Extensive opportunities for personal development and training
- A large, green campus with sports facilities and a supportive research community
- Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours
- Flexible work arrangements, e.g. partly working from home
- 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
- Support services for international employees through the International Advisory Service
- Exploration and preparation of next career opportunities supported by our Career Center & Postdoc Office ( https://www.fz-juelich.de/careercenter )
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
Requirements
- A Masters with subsequent PhD degree in chemistry, physics, environmental science, atmospheric science, meteorology, or a related discipline
- Strong experimental skills; strong experience in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, and trace gas measurements using CIMS techniques
- Enthusiasm for laboratory and field work
- Strong background in programming and data analysis (preferably Python)
- Excellent data analysis and publication capabilities
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Ability to work independently, as part of a collaborative team, and lead projects to completion
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Forschungszentrum Jülich on www.fz-juelich.de to apply
For more information, kindly visit Forschungszentrum Jülich scholarship webpage.
