Post-Doctoral position (M/F) : Study of the dust cycle of planet Mars
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 6 mounth
- Doctorate
This offer is available in English version
This offer is open to people with a document recognizing their status as a disabled worker.
Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire de météorologie dynamique
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75252 PARIS 05
Contract Duration
6 mounth
Date of Hire
01/05/2026
Remuneration
Based on CNRS salary scale and experience: starting from €3,131.32 gross
Apply Application Deadline : 24 March 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD, IPSL, Paris, France) is looking for a post-doc to model the dust cycle on planet Mars.
Activity
The objective of the postdoctoral project will be to model the dust cycle using the global climate model (GCM) developed at LMD, the "Mars Planetary Climate Model." Initially, the goal will be to reproduce the observed climatology of dust storms and the currently measured aerosol quantities. To achieve this, we will use a next-generation model capable of running at high spatial resolution (to better account for wind-topography interactions) and we will consider the relationship between wind thresholds capable of lifting dust and the availability of dust at the surface. One of the objectives will be to reproduce the frequency of global dust storms that occur in some years but not others.
Your Profil
Skills
The candidate should hold a PhD in planetary climate sciences, ideally with an expertise in numerical modeling .
Your Work Environment
The Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique is specialised in the study of the Earth atmosphere (Observations and numerical modelling). The Planetology LMD team also studies the environment on other worlds (Mars, Venus, Giant Planets, Titan, Pluto, Exoplanets) and is in charge of the development of the Mars Planetary Climate Model
Scientific Context: The climate and meteorology of Mars as we know it today are controlled by the presence of mineral aerosols lifted by winds, creating dust storms. These storms can be local, regional, and even, in some years, global. In the latter case, almost the entire planet is then hidden under a thick layer of dust. Despite years of observation and modeling, the seasonality and location of these storms remain poorly understood, but progress has recently been made by taking into account the availability of dust on the surface and the distribution of wind gusts in time and space at scales unresolved by atmospheric models.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Based on CNRS salary scale and experience: starting from €3,131.32 gross
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR8539-ISARIC-124 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Earth and telluric planets: structure, history, models |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
Create your alert
Don't miss any opportunity to find the job that's right for you. Register for free and receive new vacancies directly in your mailbox.