IMEO Methane Science Postdoc Fellow

United Nations - UN United Nations Environment Programme

Consultant Closes 15 Jul 2026 7 days left

Overview

The Methane Science Postdoc Fellow consultant will provide scientific manuscripts, campaign design documents, and analytical reports for peer-reviewed journals and global measurement campaigns.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals covering methane quantification and sectoral analysis.
  • Develop campaign design documents for global oil and gas measurement campaigns.
  • Produce analytical reports including comprehensive data summaries and validated data sets from measurement campaigns.
  • Deliver study proposals, presentation materials, and stakeholder progress reports.
  • Collect and analyze field measurement data from fossil fuel related emission sources.
  • Contribute scientific writing to reports.
  • Review scientific proposals for funding.
  • Assist in developing the methane science direction at IMEO.
Required Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in atmospheric methane and emission data sector. Experience in performing rigorous analysis with short deadlines, expertise in programming language (e.g. R, Python) for analysis of large datasets and strong proficiency in qualitative analysis and knowledge of atmospheric sampling in a field environment. Proven ability to write papers for reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals. Knowledge of the Oil & Gas sector particularly related to methane emissions sources.

Qualifications

Doctorate or equivalent in atmospheric science, geology or a related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
English is the working language of UNEP's IMEO.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
Contract Duration
12 months
Work Modality
remote
Remuneration
Not specified
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