Institut Mines-Télécom
Location
Douai, Nord | France
Job description
Laboratory: Centre of Education, Research and Innovation on Energy and Environment (CERI EE)
Research axis: Observations, Sources and Processes in the Atmosphere (OSPA)
Supervisors: Dr. Aude BOURIN, Dr. Anna FONT and Prof. Véronique RIFFAULT
Workplace: Bourseul Campus, Douai, France
Type of contract: Fixed term contract of 18 months
Context:
Public establishment belonging to IMT (Institut Mines-Télécom), placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, IMT Nord Europe has three main objectives: providing our students with ethically responsible engineering practice enabling them to solve 21st century issues, carrying out our R&D activities leading to outstanding innovations and supporting territorial development through innovation and entrepreneurship. Ideally positioned at the heart of Europe, 1 hour away from Paris, 30 min from Brussels and 1h30 from London, IMT Nord Europe has strong ambitions to become a main actor of the current industrial transitions, digital and environmental, by combining education and research on engineering and digital technologies.
Located on two main campuses dedicated to research and education in Douai and Lille, IMT Nord Europe offers research facilities of almost 20,000m² in the following areas:
- Digital science,
- Processes for industry and services,
- Energy and Environment,
- Materials and Processes.
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This position is based in the CERI EE, in the research axis working on Observations, Sources and Processes in the Atmosphere. OSPA’s research focus is on the physicochemistry of trace species in the ambient air through laboratory experiments and field observations . The aim is to achieve a better understanding of the processes of formation and transformation of air pollutants. The CERI EE offers a multicultural working environment, with labs based in Douai, a middle-sized town close to Lille, a cosmopolitan metropolis with a thriving cultural scene and lively atmosphere.
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Background of the project:
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons are persistent pollutants which are highly toxic for human health due to their carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic properties. They are emitted by various sources from both natural and anthropogenic origins, and are ubiquitous in the different environmental compartments (air, water, soil, …). Therefore they have a negative impact on humans and ecosystems, which led to the regulation of some of them and the monitoring of their atmospheric concentrations and deposits.
Several of these datasets (atmospheric concentrations, deposition fluxes) collected through intensive field campaigns as well as long-term monitoring (from a few weeks to more than a decade) are available for various types of sites (rural background, urban background, industrial sites) at the national and European scales.
Brief role description:
This 18-month position with Dr. Bourin, Dr. Font and Prof. Riffault, will be focussing on the analysis of the spatial and temporal variability of the PAHs collected in atmospheric samples and deposits to study their sources and transport patterns.
The selected candidate is expected to:
Profile of the candidate:
The candidate must have a PhD in atmospheric sciences, or related field. A previous experience in data science is highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Air pollution sources and pollutants, their chemistry and their fate
Desirable
PAH sampling and analysis
SKILLS
Essential
Demonstrated ability in the write up of research for publication in high quality journals
Experience with effective communication for a wide range of audiences, both orally and in writing
Competency to conduct individual and collaborative research projects
Ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines
Desirable
Data analysis using statistical techniques such as Principal Component Analysis, clustering techniques, trend analysis …
Experience in the analysis of air mass backtrajectories (e.g. HYSPLIT)
Scientific programming (R, IgorPro …)
PAH sampling and analysis
CONDITIONS:
The job is offered on a full-time, fixed term basis for a period of 18 months (temporary contract) with a starting date aimed on 1 June 2024.
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION METHODS:
For any additional information on the missions, please contact:
Aude Bourin, Research Engineer, [email protected]
For any administrative information, please contact the Human Resources Department:
In addition, the position can be adapted for a disabled person.
DEADLINE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 14/03/2024
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