Your work will focus on developing advanced methods to analyze and integrate large satellite datasets of aerosol precursor gases, UV radiation and aerosols, with the aim of deriving new observational information on the spatial and temporal variability of secondary aerosol formation. The work may involve machine-learning and other data-fusion approaches to exploit complementary information from multiple satellite instruments and in situ observations. Your tasks will also include developing new satellite-based products and identifying specific atmospheric and chemical events and emerging trends. The research will contribute to several international projects within our unit and support the exploitation of observations from newly launched and upcoming satellite instruments.

You will work closely with experts from FMI’s Remote Sensing Research Unit and researchers from the University of Helsinki as part of the LUMOS consortium, while also engaging in broader national and international collaboration. The position includes publishing scientific articles and presenting research results at conferences, workshops, and seminars.

You will work the Atmospheric Remote Sensing group, a team of 18 researchers. The group is part of the Earth Observation Unit, which consists of approximately 40 experts and researchers. The unit conducts research in Earth observation, with a particular focus on atmospheric composition, air quality and greenhouse gases, the Earth’s surface, and the cryosphere. Our research combines satellite observations with ground-based and other complementary measurements.

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field such as atmospheric sciences, remote sensing, physics, mathematics, data science or other related disciplines. The position is suitable for early-career researcher. We can also consider applicants who have nearly finalised their PhD (e.g., candidates who have been granted permission to defend their thesis before the application deadline are also eligible).
• Expertise in satellite remote sensing of the atmosphere
• Expertise in atmospheric chemistry
• Strong skills in developing and applying research methods, conducting analyses, and reporting results
• Good programming skills and experience with computational methods (e.g., Python, Matlab)
• Experience in scientific publishing and participating in international research collaboration
• Good communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Considered advantages

• Experience in remote sensing of relevant precursor gases, including ammonia
• Previous work related to climate, atmospheric composition or satellite data interpretation algorithms
• Experience in developing and applying machine learning methods and analyzing large datasets
• Skills in handling observational data, large datasets, and model simulations

For further information about the position, please contact Group Leader, Senior Researcher Anu-Maija Sundström, anu-maija.sundstrom@fmi.fi or tel. +358 40 729 3848.

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The Finnish Meteorological Institute makes observations and research on the atmosphere, the near space and the seas. It also provides services on weather, sea, air quality, climate and near space for the needs of public safety, business life and citizens. The Finnish Meteorological Institute is an administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

The Finnish Meteorological Institute promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. We encourage researchers and experts from different cultural, linguistic and minority backgrounds, of different ages, and of all genders to apply for the position.

• More information: The position is a fixed-term, two-year employment at FMI Headquarters in Helsinki, starting on 1 December 2026 and ending on 30 November 2028, or as agreed.
  
  Please submit a short application with your CV, list of publications, and contact details of 1–3 referees by 2 November 2026 via the valtiolle.fi recruiting platform. Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the application deadline. You can submit your application in Finnish or English.
  
  Please note that applicants’ names and application materials are, by default, public information.
• Level of position: Specialists
• Remote work: Full-time or part-time remote work
• Description of the remote work: Possibility to work remotely.
• Reason for fixed-term employment: Nature of work
• Additional info about fixed-term employment: Project work
• Working time format: Office working hours
• Trial period: The position may include a probationary period of up to six months.
• Remuneration information: Salary will be based on experience and performance according to the FMI salary scale, base level 11,5-12.