PhD position in Data-driven monitoring of CO2 and NOx emissions from space

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research Empas around 1100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

We are offering an exciting PhD position at Empas Laboratory for Air Pollution / Environmental Technology in collaboration with the University of Zurich and Wageningen University & Research. The four-year STEPS project focusses on developing data-driven and machine learning methods to monitor CO2 and NOx emissions using the upcoming satellite missions (e.g. CO2M TANGO Sentinel-4 / 5).

Your research will contribute directly to monitoring global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero targets.

Your tasks

• Simulate emission plumes from point sources using the MicroHH atmospheric model.
• Analysis of plume dynamics and NOx chemistry in the high-resolution simulations.
• Develop and refine data-driven methods for emission quantification.
• Apply your methods to real satellite data from missions like CO2M and TANGO.
• Present your findings at international conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed journals.
• Complete a PhD thesis at the University of Zurich.

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Our offer

Starting date is 1 April 2026 or upon mutual agreement.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation CV diplomas with transcripts and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.

David Heusser HR Partner

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1