IMEO Methane Science Postdoc Fellow

Conducts scientific analysis for IMEO methane measurement campaigns and sectoral emissions work. The fellowship produces manuscripts, campaign designs, validated datasets and technical reports to support methane mitigation and evidence-based climate action.

Department: International Methane Emissions Observatory

• Collect and analyze field measurement data from fossil-fuel-related methane emission sources
• Support IMEO science studies and measurement campaign design
• Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts on methane quantification and sectoral analysis
• Produce analytical reports, comprehensive data summaries and validated datasets from measurement campaigns
• Develop study proposals, technical designs and presentation materials
• Review scientific proposals for funding and contribute to IMEO methane science direction
• Report progress to stakeholders and the Science Studies Programme Management Officer

• Doctorate or equivalent in atmospheric science, geology or a related field
• Minimum three years of experience in atmospheric methane and emission data sector
• Experience performing rigorous analysis with short deadlines, programming language expertise such as R or Python for large datasets, strong qualitative analysis proficiency and knowledge of atmospheric sampling in a field environment
• Proven ability to write papers for reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Knowledge of the Oil and Gas sector related to methane emissions sources
• English is the working language of UNEP IMEO

• Work location is remote
• Expected duration is 12 months
• Reports to the Science Studies Programme Management Officer