CEDAR email: Job Alert! 1 Postdoc & 1 PhD on Atmospheric Contamination (Meet Us at AGU25!)

[Gerd Baumgarten]

Hey everyone on the CEDAR email list!

We've got a challenge that’s tailor-made for this community: the 
atmospheric contamination from space emissions is rapidly becoming a 
major issue. Reentering space debris is depositing unprecedented amounts 
of material into the middle atmosphere, and frankly, the physics is 
getting fascinating... and a little scary. Your favorite airglow layers 
might soon be mixing with metal oxides!

The Department of Optical and Rocket Soundings (ORS) at the Leibniz 
Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) is leading two major new 
projects. These projects fund a total of 2 Postdocs and 3 PhDs across 
all partner institutions. We are currently recruiting to fill the 
remaining positions on our team: *1 Postdoctoral Researcher* position 
and *1 PhD Studentship*!


      The Focus: Advanced Lidar & Real-World Impact

We need sharp minds to focus on atmospheric contamination from space 
emissions and advanced lidar technology development. This is a chance to 
define the future of MLT monitoring. You will be instrumental in:

 1.

    Developing and applying our next generation of ground-based Lidar
    instruments.

 2.

    Using these advanced systems to detect and quantify the chemical
    signatures and aerosol effects of space debris in the MLT.


      Who We Need:

If you have (or are pursuing) a Master's degree (for PhD) or a PhD 
degree (for Postdoc) in a relevant field (Atmospheric Physics, Space 
Science, Optical Engineering, etc.), love working with complex 
instrumentation, and have a passion for atmospheric data, please join 
us! We welcome applications from anyone in the CEDAR community ready to 
tackle this critical, emerging field.


      🗓️ Meet Us at AGU25!

Michael Gerding and Gerd Baumgarten will be available for in-person 
chats and to discuss these projects at AGU25:

  *

    Monday Afternoon: Poster SA13C-1940

  *

    Thursday Afternoon: Poster A43AA-2254

Come find us and talk physics at the Edge of Space!

*➡️ Help us out! Even if you aren't the perfect fit, please forward this 
announcement to your smartest friends, colleagues, and students who are 
looking for a groundbreaking challenge!*


      Apply Now!

Please submit your complete application (CV, motivational letter, etc.) 
to *personal at iap-kborn.de*.

*Find the full details and required keyword here (open until filled):*

  *

    *Postdoc Position (1 slot remaining):*Reference keyword *2025-10*^.
    (Full Details Here
    <https://www.iap-kborn.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Current_issue/Job_Vacancies/Optik/2025-10_PostDoc_AMILIS.pdf>)

  *

    *PhD Position (1 slot remaining for the IAP team):*Reference keyword
    *2025-09*. (Full Details Here
    <https://www.iap-kborn.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Current_issue/Job_Vacancies/Optik/2025-09_PhD-student_AMILIS.pdf>)

*Let’s define the future of the MLT—before the MLT is defined by space 
junk!*


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Prof. Dr. Gerd Baumgarten
Department head
Optical and Rocket Soundings

Leibniz Institute of Atmospheric Physics
at the University of Rostock
Schloßstraße 6, D-18225 Kühlungsborn
phone: +49 38293 68 123
www.iap-kborn.de
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