Researcher (M/F) – Cloud feedbacks: from theory to observations

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Laboratoire de météorologie dynamique Research Field Environmental science Environmental science » Earth science Environmental science » Global change Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 2 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique is looking for a post-doc researcher to study the macrophysical and microphysical parameters that control the radiative properties of tropical convective clouds, and their link to the mesoscale organisation of convection

• To analyze satellite and in-situ observations of tropical clouds embedded in the mesoscale organisation of tropical convection
• To conceptualize the link between cloud properties, convective organization and radiation using theory and observations
• To constrain the radiative impact of convective organisation with physical insight and observations

The work will be based at LMD in Jussieu, in the EMC3 team (Etude et Modélisation du climat et du changement climatique). It will take place as part of the MAESTRO ERC project. It will involve collaborations with other partners involved in the MAESTRO/ORCESTRA field campaign and the MAESTRO team.

• PhD in atmospheric physics with a speciality in cloud, radiative and convective processes
• Some experience with conceptual models, convective theories and the analysis of observations
• Good knowledge of the state of the art in cloud feedbacks and cloud-climate interactions
• Skills in the writing of scientific articles and in oral presentations in English