Background

Clouds play a key role in the Earth's climate system, as they can have either a warming or cooling effect depending on their composition. The interaction with ice-nucleating particles (INPs) is particularly important, as these particles initiate the formation of ice crystals, thereby influencing the radiative properties of clouds and formation of precipitation. As part of the European research infrastructure ACTRIS (Aerosol, Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure), we at KIT contribute to a better understanding of these processes and to high-quality data for climate modelling. To this end, we work in international teams on quality assurance of INP data and organize validation experiments in the AIDA (Aerosol Interaction and Dynamics in the Atmosphere) cloud simulation chambers operated at IMKAAF.

Job Description

As a member of our ACTRIS team at IMKAAF, you will take on key responsibilities in the quality assurance of INP measurement data:

- Putting the new ACTRIS cloud simulation chamber at IMKAAF into service

- Validation and comparison of INP measurement instruments using state-of-the-art technology

- Establishment of guidelines for INP measurements within the ACTRIS network

- Conducting quality audits at ACTRIS stations across Europe Organizing and conducting training sessions and workshops

- Organizing and conducting training sessions and workshops