Post-doc position atmospheric scientist

Are you driven to advance climate and atmospheric composition science through innovative atmospheric composition modelling, in-situ observations and satellite data analysis? At the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), we are at the cutting edge of global climate research. As a post-doc specialised in models and observations of atmospheric composition, you’ll join our R&D team in pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. Working with diverse measurement datasets provided by global networks, you’ll play a key role in improving the understanding of air pollutants, reactive gases like ozone, aerosols, as well as greenhouse gases, contributing to vital research that benefits science, policy and society. Intrigued? Read on and apply!

Who are you
You are driven by scientific curiosity, as demonstrated by the successful completion of your PhD research. At the same time, you are practical and methodical, capable of meeting deadlines and technically skilled in working with large modeling and observational datasets. You know how to balance the interests of various stakeholders, and you can convince and inspire others. You enjoy the challenge of writing scientific publications and detailed assessment reports. Tackling complex problems motivates you, and you thrive in collaboration with other scientists in an international setting.

What you will be doing
You will work in a dynamic and ambitious team of scientists studying air quality, atmospheric composition, and climate change at KNMI. You will contribute to the analysis and further development of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). You will be involved in two CAMS contracts focused on the Evaluation and Quality Control (EQC) of the CAMS Global and Regional (European) products, covering aerosols, reactive gases, greenhouse gases, and other aspects relevant to air quality.

Your work will involve comparing CAMS daily forecasts and reanalyses with a wide range of surface concentration and deposition observations, surface remote sensing sites, as well as aircraft and satellite measurements.

You won’t just be analysing data; you will collaborate closely with a large team of European scientists from more than 10 organisations and countries, as well as with the CAMS team at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). You will assist in coordinating EQC activities, support the interpretation of results, and contribute to improving the presentation of EQC outputs for the diverse community of CAMS users.

Through your EQC efforts, your work will help enhance the CAMS modelling and data assimilation system. In addition, you will initiate and contribute to scientific publications.

In this diverse role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on global atmospheric composition research, contributing to meaningful advancements that inform both science and society. You will be energized by working with a dynamic team of experts, using cutting-edge satellite and other observational data along with state-of-the-art modelling to address real-world environmental challenges.

Your work will not only deepen scientific understanding but also support critical decision-making that shapes the future of climate action. This position offers the chance to drive innovation and see the tangible impact of your research in addressing some of the most urgent environmental issues of our time.