IMEO Methane Science Postdoc Fellow

Result of Service

The Methane Science Postdoc Fellow consultant will provide scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals covering methane quantification and sectoral analysis, campaign design documents for global oil and gas measurement campaigns, analytical reports including comprehensive data summaries and validated data sets from measurement campaigns. In addition, the Methane Science Postdoc Fellow consultant will deliver study proposals, presentation materials and stakeholder progress reports.

Work Location

remote

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is a data-driven, action-focused initiative that drives deep reductions in methane emissions– the second biggest contributor to global climate change and a key opportunity to reduce warming in the near-term. IMEO’s mission is to provide the open, reliable, and actionable methane data needed to cut emissions at the speed and scale necessary to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. To do this, IMEO is harnessing a methane data revolution under way thanks to rapidly advancing technology and momentum for methane action. IMEO collects, integrates, and reconciles data from methane-detecting satellites, scientific measurement studies, rigorous industry reporting through the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), and national emissions inventories. These initiatives are game-changers for climate action – and as a core implementing partner of the Global Methane Pledge, IMEO is shaping the future of methane mitigation. The main goal of IMEO’s science studies has been reducing the uncertainty in magnitude and location of methane emissions. While initially focusing on emissions from the oil and gas sector, ongoing projects are quickly expanding efforts across other sectors such as coal and waste. IMEO seeks a post-doctoral science fellow that will work on collecting and analyzing field measurement data from fossil fuel related emission sources. The consultant will work with IMEO’s science team, focusing especially on the measurement campaigns. This work will be supplemented with other duties as time allows which may include (but not limited to) contributing scientific writing to reports, reviewing scientific proposals for funding and assisting in developing the methane science direction at IMEO. The Methane Science Postdoc Fellow consultant will work on collecting and analyzing field measurement data from fossil fuel related emission sources. The consultant will work with IMEO’s science team, focusing especially on the measurement campaign. This work will be supplemented with other duties as time allows which may include (but not limited to) contributing scientific writing to reports, reviewing scientific proposals for funding and assisting in developing the methane science directions at IMEO. The consultant will report to Science Studies Programme Management Officer

Qualifications/special skills

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

Languages

English is the working language of UNEP's IMEO. Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.

Additional Information

• Scientific manuscripts: High-quality, submission-ready drafts for peer-reviewed journals covering methane quantification and sectoral analysis. • Campaign Design Documents: Detailed protocols, measurement plans and logistical frameworks for global oil and gas measurement campaigns. • Analytical Reports: Comprehensive data summaries, including emission factor calculations, statistical uncertainty analyses and interpretation of measurement sets. • Validated Data Sets: Finalized, clean and formatted datasets from measurement campaigns, ready for integration into the database. • Study proposals: Concept notes and technical designs for new scientific studies and fund projects. • Presentation materials: Slide decks and briefing notes for internal committees and internal conference sessions. • Stakeholder progress Reports: Brief summarizing coordination activities with external PIs and collaborative milestone reached.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.