Missions

Work under contract with CNES on the IASI instrument for measuring methane from space. The aim is to understand the contribution of IASI data to better estimate methane fluxes, using atmospheric numerical simulations.

Activities

- Adapt the DYNAMICO code (currently developed for CO₂) used at LSCE to CH₄;
- Perform computational tests and optimizations to enable higher-resolution transport modeling and inversions;
-Carry out combined CO and CH₄ simulations;
- Process associated data streams and perform statistical analysis of the results;
- Communicate your activities through presentations and report writing.

Skills

• Expertise:
- Master's degree in Environmental Science or Applied Physics;
- Knowledge and skills in digital tools;
- Experience in programming (Python) and working in a Linux environment;
- Basic understanding of the atmospheric methane cycle;

• Skills:
- Strong writing skills (scientific publications) and oral communication skills in English;

• Interpersonal Skills:
- Strong team-working abilities.

Work Context

The position will be based at the LSCE laboratory (https://www.lsce.ipsl.fr). This is a world-class research laboratory, the result of collaboration between CEA, CNRS and the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin -UVSQ. The LSCE employs around 300 researchers, engineers and administrative staff, including numerous PhD and Master students. Location: around 20 km from the heart of Paris, in the Orme des Merisiers green zone. The post-doc will be part of the MOSAIC team and will also work with partners.

Constraints and risks

Computer work