Postdoc Position

Postdoc Position in Satellite Cloud Remote Sensing

The Satellite Atmospheric Science group at Kiruna Space Campus is looking for a postdoc in satellite remote sensing of cloud ice water path.The goal is to develop a cloud ice water path data product from AMSU-B measurements.You will also be co-advisor of a PhD student in the same area.

To apply, you must have a PhD and a strong publication record.Particularly useful would be experience with radiative transfer models and inverse methods.Furthermore, you should have good English skills and good computer skills, including some programming experience.Swedish skills will be considered an additional bonus.You should be capable of independent, original, and creative research work, but at the same time be a good team player.
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply, since we are aiming to increase the fraction of women in the group.We value diversity, so candidates belonging to minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

We offer an open and friendly work environment with a strong focus on research.More information about the group, which belongs to the Department of Space Science of Luleå University of Technology, can be found on our websites http://www.sat.ltu.se (working group) and http://www.ltu.se/irv (department).

If you have questions about the general working conditions, please contact the head of the department Dr.For science questions and questions about the working group, please contact Prof.Dr.
The application should include a letter of motivation, a CV, telephone numbers of two references, and copies of relevant degree documents (PhD, etc.).Letters of recommendation may be included, but are not mandatory.You may also send separately the pdf files of one or two recent publications.