[MIRA] [EXTERNAL] Dust-DN: PhD opportunities on atmospheric dust

[Alexandra Tsekeri]

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Looking for a prestigious PhD opportunity in Europe?

With this message I would like to introduce you to the DUST DOCTORAL
NETWORK (Dust-DN, https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdust-dn.cyi.ac.cy%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmira%40espo.nasa.gov%7C195c01a13b4f41dd423308dca7fcbc5b%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638569951138853366%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Z1pMTJGVvZzn4yjrMDEm6yDdUFhg8IVeBu3pcS3UCdM%3D&reserved=0) which is recruiting on 17
ambitious research projects
(https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdust-dn.cyi.ac.cy%2Fresearch-positions%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmira%40espo.nasa.gov%7C195c01a13b4f41dd423308dca7fcbc5b%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638569951138853366%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R9fYA9tLF60Q20%2BYHgeoy6dmM5K0fxB8vOmOU8n5fmc%3D&reserved=0) in the theme of
*atmospheric dust*.

Examples of projects that are more relevant with the objectives of MIRA:
- New scattering database for desert dust, with realistic size, shape
and refractive index measured in-situ
- Variability of dust composition, shape and size distribution across
the Mediterranean, based on single-particle analysis
- Quantification and characterisation of dust microphysical properties
in the Mediterranean and Middle East, through the novel Aerotape
technology
- Identification of dust properties from different sources using
sun-photometry and their effects on spectral solar irradiance
- Modelling the effects of dust upon regional climate with constrained
dust-source mineralogy
- Atmospheric Sedimentation of Non-Spherical Dust Particles: Developing
knowledge for improvement of models
- Modelling of dust transport processes. Bridging the gap between
theory, observations and models
- Modelling super-coarse dust and its effect upon climate Enhancing the
Understanding of the Dust Direct Radiative Effect


Dust is a major atmospheric aerosol, and it gives us one of the most
visible and detectable aspects of transboundary transport of atmospheric
constituents, impacting visibility, radiation and climate. It affects
the environment, society, and several economic sectors, with impacts on
the transportation and energy sectors for example, the nature and cost
of which is not fully understood and quantified. The Dust Doctoral
Network will train a cohort of scientists to become leaders in this
field of research.

Dust-DN in a nutshell:
- The first doctoral network on a European scale (to our knowledge),
bringing together expertise on mineral dust in the atmosphere, combining
multidisciplinary aspects.
- A strategic international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral
alliance of high-profile partners, able to leverage on unique
state-of-the-art facilities
- A careful blend between individual research projects and integrated
combined training and networking, and a critical mass on dust-focused
studies using complementary methodologies.
- Exposure of the doctoral candidates to differing research and working
environments, multiple technologies and methodologies.
- Training in the atmospheric sciences, dust science questions,
transferable skills and on the partners’ unique research
infrastructures, enabling to tackle the bigger picture of dust
challenges.
- Dedicated applied research projects with direct contributions and
impacts embedded with the societal and industrial sector.

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity? Please visit our
webpage (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdust-dn.cyi.ac.cy%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmira%40espo.nasa.gov%7C195c01a13b4f41dd423308dca7fcbc5b%7C7005d45845be48ae8140d43da96dd17b%7C0%7C0%7C638569951138853366%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Z1pMTJGVvZzn4yjrMDEm6yDdUFhg8IVeBu3pcS3UCdM%3D&reserved=0) and consider the positions
available (deadline for applications: 31 August 2024). The selected
candidates will be appointed under a 36-months full-time employment
contract and will be enrolled in a PhD programme at one or more project
partner institutions, under the MSCA scheme
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Many thanks for your attention!


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Alexandra Tsekeri
Postdoctoral Researcher
National Observatory of Athens, IAASARS
I. Metaxa & Vas. Pavlou St., Penteli, GR-15236, GREECE
phone: +30 210 3490071
email: atsekeri at noa.gr
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