Postdoctoral Researcher: Satellite Remote Sensing of Carbon Cycle Sources and Sinks
The Greenhouse Gases Coordination Group at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a fixed-term position. This group studies the global distribution of greenhouse gases using satellite observations, develops advanced methods for data interpretation and source-sink estimation, and evaluates the reliability of satellite observations, including validation measurements at the FMI Arctic Space Centre in Sodankylä.
This position is located in Helsinki, Finland. The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for analysing and exploiting satellite remote sensing datasets, such as CO₂ and Solar-Induced Fluorescence (SIF) observations, together with AI methods for research on the carbon cycle, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon sinks. The role involves processing and analysis of satellite remote sensing datasets, method development for source-sink estimation, integration of satellite and geospatial datasets, and the application of statistical and machine learning methods.
Key Qualifications:
- A doctoral degree in a relevant field such as atmospheric sciences, physics, remote sensing, data science, or similar.
- Expertise in carbon cycle research, atmospheric composition, land surface processes, or greenhouse gas emission estimation.
- Experience with satellite or other geospatial data analysis.
- Strong skills in scientific programming and data analysis (e.g., Python).
- Ability to apply statistical and AI methods.
- Good command of English.
Deadline: May 25th, 2026