Guest Researcher

Description

The Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) and Luleå University of Technology (LTU) plan to perform both lidar observations and balloon-borne particle imager measurements in the framework of a project that aims in providing observational data for the validation of the European Space Agency (ESA) EarthCARE mission. We want to hire an early-stage researcher for various tasks related to the project.

Tasks

• Operating the IRF lidar
• Analysis of lidar data with help of existing software
• Preparation and execution of launches of particle imager B-ICI
• Analysis of B-ICI data
• Interpret combined lidar and B-ICI data
• Preparation of publications related to the project

Working outside office hours is may be required. 

Qualifications

• MSc in atmospheric physics or a related field
• Experience with operations of both lidar and particle imager
• Working knowledge of python
• Driver’s license

Terms

The position is limited to three months and is based at IRF’s headquarters in Kiruna. Salaries are set individually. The start date is in January 2026.

Applications should include a CV, a publication list where the publications most relevant for this work are highlighted, a brief cover letter (one page) outlining research interests and relevant experience and contact information for two professional references.