Postdoc in Atmospheric Chemistry, Aerosol Science and Air Quality Monitoring

TL;DR

Postdoc in Atmospheric Chemistry, Aerosol Science and Air Quality Monitoring (Atmospheric instrumentation & data analysis): Conduct advanced atmospheric chemistry and air quality research using innovative measurement techniques, including low-cost air quality sensors and miniature instruments, with an accent on designing and running field measurement campaigns and drone-based air quality observations. Focus on operating instrumentation, ensuring data quality, analyzing large observational datasets, and publishing peer-reviewed results.

Location: Relocation to the Netherlands required

Salary: €3706–€5760

Company

hirify.global (Delft University of Technology) is an international research university focused on engineering solutions and pioneering research.

What you will do

• Monitor particulate matter and gaseous pollutants in urban environments using atmospheric instruments and low-cost air quality sensors.
• Design and conduct field measurement campaigns, including upcoming drone-based air quality observation campaigns.
• Operate atmospheric instrumentation and ensure data quality during measurements.
• Analyze large observational datasets and perform atmospheric data processing, quality assurance, and statistical analysis.
• Disseminate research through peer-reviewed publications, scientific writing, and conference presentations.
• Supervise junior researchers where appropriate and contribute to an interdisciplinary research team.

Requirements

• PhD in atmospheric science, atmospheric chemistry, environmental science, aerosol science, physics, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in atmospheric chemistry, aerosol science, or air quality research.
• Experience with atmospheric instrumentation, including miniature atmospheric instruments and/or low-cost air quality sensors.
• Experience planning and conducting field measurements and atmospheric monitoring campaigns, including willingness to participate in intensive fieldwork.
• Strong skills analyzing large atmospheric datasets using Python, MATLAB, or R, plus experience with data processing, quality assurance, and statistical analysis.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Experience with drone-based atmospheric measurements, sensor calibration and validation, or instrument development.

Culture & Benefits

• 1-year temporary contract; 36–40 hours per week.
• Salary and benefits according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, including an excellent pension scheme via ABP.
• 232 leave hours per year (at 38 hours), with options to sell or buy additional leave hours via an individual choice budget.
• Flexible working week, vitality program support, and partially paid parental leave.
• Education, training, and courses opportunities; possibility to compile an individual employment package each year.

Hiring process

• Submit CV, motivation letter, and publication list (including a one-page PhD thesis summary) by 30 August 2026.
• Selected candidates provide contact information for at least 2 references for interviews.