Staff Scientist hos Chalmers i Göteborg
Stödjer forskningsaktiviteter genom drift och utveckling av infrastrukturer för atmosfärisk fjärranalys. Kräver doktorsexamen i atmosfärsvetenskap eller fysik samt erfarenhet av FTIR-spektroskopi och returprogramvara. Du har programmeringskunskaper i Python och erfarenhet av Linux-servrar.
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Arbetsgivaren
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Staff Scientist in Atmospheric Optical Remote Sensing
OChalmers University of Technology strives for academic excellence while addressing the challenges and needs of society and industry. We offer a creative and dynamic environment for research, education, innovation, and applied science. We are now looking for a Staff Scientist to join our team and help strengthen our ongoing research.
About the role
As a Staff Scientist, you will become part of a professional research environment where your specialist competence contributes to the quality and continuity of ongoing scientific work. In this role, you are expected to support research activities with your expertise and to work closely with colleagues and research leaders to help maintain and support the development of the research environment.
The position focuses on the operation, development, and scientific exploitation of atmospheric remote-sensing research infrastructures within the division, with a central focus on the long-term operation of the high-resolution solar FTIR stations at Harestua (Norway) and Onsala (Sweden). Another aspect of the position is also to contribute to the continuity and further development of the research infrastructure, including the division's research computing environment and collaboration with national and international partners.
Your responsibilities
As a Staff Scientist, you are part of a research group where you will provide advanced scientific, technical, and methodological support to strengthen research activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting research groups with expert knowledge in methods, techniques, and instruments
- Developing and implementing scientific methods and instrumentation
- Contributing to research infrastructures through technical and methodological service
- Operate, maintain and further develop the high-resolution solar FTIR stations at Harestua and Onsala, and associated measurement systems
Perform quality assurance and control of the instruments, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and replacement and adjustment of components (e.g., laser replacement and alignment)
Process and analyze solar FTIR spectra using the SFIT4 retrieval software
Prepare, quality-control and archive NDACC data products
Develop and maintain data-analysis and processing workflows
Manage the division's Linux-based computer servers and user accounts
Contribute to the development and maintenance of international research collaborations
Contribute to research publication and reporting
Contribute to training and teaching in the use of methods and instruments
Qualifications and merits
To qualify for this position, you should have:
- A doctoral degree in atmospheric science, physics, or a related field
Advanced experience with high-resolution solar FTIR spectroscopy and ground-based atmospheric remote-sensing instrumentation. Including the operation (measuring solar spectra) and maintenance of solar FTIR system
Proven experience with atmospheric retrieval software, such as SFIT4
Programming skills in Python or other relevant languages
Experience in computer management and support of Linux-based servers
Proficiency in written and spoken English (Swedish language courses are offered.)
The following qualifications are considered meritorious:
Experience with Bruker 125HR and Bruker 125M instruments. Meritorious skills include Instrumental line shape cell measurements and retrievals (Linefit software), laser replacement and alignment, experience with Norhof liquid nitrogen system, dual-acquisition measurements
Experience with DOAS or MAX-DOAS techniques
Experience with atmospheric chemistry-transport models and/or reanalysis datasets to support data analyses
Experience of active collaboration within NDACC or comparable international atmospheric remote-sensing networks
Experience from writing research applications
Peer-reviewed publications in leading journals
Employment
This is a full-time permanent position.
What we offer
Chalmers provides a dynamic and inspiring environment in the coastal city of https://www.goteborg.com/en, combining academic excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability, equality, and collaboration.
Read more about https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/ and our https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/chalmers-as-an-employer/benefits-and-conditions/. Learn more about life in Gothenburg and Sweden's family-friendly policies, including generous parental leave, subsidized childcare, free education, and universal healthcare, at https://www.movetogothenburg.com/.
Chalmers promotes gender balance and actively works with equality and inclusion initiatives, such as https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/organisation-and-governance/equality/genie-gender-initiative-for-excellence/.
Application
- Please read more and apply at www.chalmers.se
- Application deadline
- October 20, 2026
Contact
For questions about the position, please contact:
- Johan Mellqvist, Full professor in Optical Remote Sensing
- mailto:johan.mellqvist@chalmers.se
Phone: +46317724855
Lars Ulander, Head of Division
- mailto:lars.ulander@chalmers.se
- ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
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