Postdoc in atmospheric observations and analysis in polar environments

Mission

The Extreme Environments Research Laboratory (EERL) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct data analysis, laboratory and field experiments in polar regions. EERL is running several projects in the Arctic and Antarctic, including participation in large international endeavors such as Tara Polar Station and Antarctica InSync.

EERL’s research is based on a set of unique facilities. Specifically, we measure chemical composition and functional groups in aerosols with a new technology, nanoelectromechanical membranes paired with Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy, NEMS-FTIR. In addition, we operate the EERL Helikite, a tethered balloon facility to measure aerosol chemical and microphysical properties as well as cloud microphysics within the first kilometer of the atmospheres.

The successful candidate will be trained in the methods and is expected to take leadership in laboratory and field experiments, as well as data analysis from previous and upcoming campaigns.

EERL forms part of EPFL’s new Alpine and Polar Environmental Research Centre (ALPOLE) of EPFL on the campus in Sion.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Take responsibility for NEMS-FTIR analysis work.
• Perform field measurements with EERL’s facilities.
• Analysis and publication of field observation.
• General contribution to EERL’s activities.
• Write proposals as lead or collaborator for EERL.
• Participate in education, and PhD and master student supervision.
• Promote polar research and its impact to the public.

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Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply :

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For additional information, please contact Prof. Julia Schmale by e-mail : (No application send to this address shall be considered).

Contract Start Date : 04 / 01 / 2026

Activity Rate Min : 80.00

Activity Rate Max : 100.00

Contract Type : CDD

Duration : 2 years

Reference : 1994