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PhD position in Atmospheric Sciences (Trace Gas Observations) University of Groningen in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
PhD salary indication €3204—€4051 per month; 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance.
Deadline
Dec 9, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Groningen
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About this position
This PhD project at the University of Groningen focuses on atmospheric trace gas observations in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. The work builds on the long-term IAGOS-CARIBIC passenger aircraft measurement project, which has collected scientific observations during regular passenger flights over more than a decade.
You will analyse trace gas mixing ratio data to detect and characterise special events with unusual atmospheric compositions, particularly involving long-lived greenhouse gases and other tracers. The project aims to understand where these events originate, which meteorological processes lead to them, and how likely they are to occur and what impacts they may have.
The research is strongly data-driven and combines atmospheric science with quantitative analysis of large observational datasets. Depending on your background and interests, there may also be opportunities to contribute to experimental work such as airborne trace gas measurements and laboratory analysis of flask samples.
You will be based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering and work on the Zernike campus in Groningen. The role is embedded in an interdisciplinary academic environment with research links to climate, atmospheric composition, and the analysis of long-term measurement records.
The project also includes a teaching contribution of 10% of working time.
Funding details
PhD salary indication €3204—€4051 per month; 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance.
What's required
A highly motivated and creative candidate with a Master’s degree in a natural science such as physics, meteorology, environmental sciences, or chemistry. Applicants should have experience in scientific data analysis, solid programming knowledge, good written and spoken English, and willingness to travel nationally and internationally for project meetings and scientific conferences. Experience in atmospheric trace gas measurements, analysis of global model output, and programming with Python are advantageous but not required.
How to apply
Apply via the AcademicTransfer application link. Prepare your application materials and submit them through the online portal before the deadline. For questions about the job content or application process, contact the listed email addresses.
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Professors
Associate Professor at University of Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Climatology
Greenhouse Gas
Python Programming
Programming Language
Physics
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