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<p data-path-to-node="5">Hey everyone on the CEDAR email list!</p>
<p data-path-to-node="6">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!</p>
<p data-path-to-node="7">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: <b>1 Postdoctoral Researcher</b> position and <b>1 PhD
Studentship</b>!</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="8">The Focus: Advanced Lidar & Real-World
Impact</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="9">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:</p>
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<li>
<p data-path-to-node="10,0,0">Developing and applying our next
generation of ground-based Lidar instruments.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p data-path-to-node="10,1,0">Using these advanced systems to
detect and quantify the chemical signatures and aerosol
effects of space debris in the MLT.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<h3 data-path-to-node="12">Who We Need:</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="13">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.</p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="14">🗓️ Meet Us at AGU25!</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="15">Michael Gerding and Gerd Baumgarten will
be available for in-person chats and to discuss these projects at
AGU25:</p>
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<li>
<p data-path-to-node="16,0,0">Monday Afternoon: Poster
SA13C-1940</p>
</li>
<li>
<p data-path-to-node="16,1,0">Thursday Afternoon: Poster
A43AA-2254</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-path-to-node="17">Come find us and talk physics at the Edge
of Space!</p>
<p data-path-to-node="18"><b>➡️ 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!</b></p>
<h3 data-path-to-node="19">Apply Now!</h3>
<p data-path-to-node="20">Please submit your complete application
(CV, motivational letter, etc.) to <b><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:personal@iap-kborn.de">personal@iap-kborn.de</a></b>.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="21"><b>Find the full details and required
keyword here (open until filled):</b></p>
<ul data-path-to-node="22">
<li>
<p data-path-to-node="22,0,0"><span class="citation-53"></span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="22,0,1"><span data-path-to-node="22,0,1,0"><b><span
class="citation-53">Postdoc Position (1 slot remaining):</span></b><span
class="citation-53"> Reference keyword </span><b><span
class="citation-53">2025-10</span></b></span><span
data-path-to-node="22,0,1,1"><span
class="citation-53 citation-end-53"><sup
_ngcontent-ng-c1059289920="" class="superscript"
data-turn-source-index="1"></sup></span></span><span
data-path-to-node="22,0,1,2">.
(<a _ngcontent-ng-c395202049="" target="_blank"
rel="noopener" _nghost-ng-c2224653720=""
href="https://www.iap-kborn.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Current_issue/Job_Vacancies/Optik/2025-10_PostDoc_AMILIS.pdf"
class="ng-star-inserted" data-hveid="0"
data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjrya6I77qRAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQjQI">Full
Details Here</a>)</span></p>
<p></p>
</li>
<li>
<p data-path-to-node="22,1,0"><span class="citation-52"></span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="22,1,1"><span data-path-to-node="22,1,1,0"><b><span
class="citation-52">PhD Position (1 slot remaining for
the IAP team):</span></b><span class="citation-52">
Reference keyword </span><b><span class="citation-52">2025-09</span></b></span><span
data-path-to-node="22,1,1,1"><span
class="citation-52 citation-end-52"></span></span><span
data-path-to-node="22,1,1,2">.
(<a _ngcontent-ng-c395202049="" target="_blank"
rel="noopener" _nghost-ng-c2224653720=""
href="https://www.iap-kborn.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Current_issue/Job_Vacancies/Optik/2025-09_PhD-student_AMILIS.pdf"
class="ng-star-inserted" data-hveid="0"
data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjrya6I77qRAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQjgI">Full
Details Here</a>)</span></p>
<p></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-path-to-node="23"><b>Let’s define the future of the
MLT—before the MLT is defined by space junk!</b></p>
<br>
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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
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.iap-kborn.de">www.iap-kborn.de</a>
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