[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD Position in Atmospheric Chemistry, ETH Zurich

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

PhD Position in Atmospheric Chemistry
https://jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_j7HI0uETZ2QngVbNhW

The Atmospheric Chemistry group at the Institute for Atmospheric and
Climate Science (IAC) – ETH Zurich invites applications for a 4-year PhD
position on “Investigating ozone formation in smoke from wildfires”.

The Atmospheric Chemistry group at ETH conducts research exploring the
processes controlling tropospheric composition (gases and particles) and
their intersection with global change. Research makes extensive use of
global modeling tools (GEOS-Chem and CESM) and analysis of large
observational datasets.

In many regions of the world, wildfire frequency and extent are increasing,
driven by climate change. These fires emit a range of gas and particle
phase compounds. These include the precursors that form ozone, an important
air pollutant and greenhouse gas. Fires are likely an increasingly
important source of background ozone in many regions of the world.
However, the formation of ozone in smoke is highly variable and models have
previously struggled to reproduce this. The goals of this PhD project will
be to develop new 3D model schemes to represent the formation and evolution
of ozone in fire plumes, to test these simulations against airborne,
surface, and satellite observations, and to quantify how fires contribute
to the global ozone background now and in the future.
Job description

The doctoral student will develop skills in atmospheric chemistry, global
modeling, data analysis of field observations. In addition, the student
will have opportunities to develop their skills in scientific communication
through presentations at conferences and writing scientific papers as well
as in management by co-supervising bachelor and master thesis. The project
will be supervised by Prof. Colette Heald.
Profile

   - Applicants should hold an MSc degree in atmospheric science, earth
   science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, or a related discipline
   (obtained prior to the PhD start date)
   - The candidate will have experience in atmospheric chemistry.
   Experience with regional or global modeling is desirable.
   - Strong programming skills are necessary.
   - Good knowledge of English (spoken and written) is essential.

Employment will be according to standard regulations at ETH (funding
secured for 4 years). The projected start date is September 2026 but can be
earlier upon mutual agreement.
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