Bioaerosols and clouds

Bioaerosols are aerosol particles of biological origin, including pollen grains, viruses, and bacteria. Although their concentrations in the atmosphere are low, they can significantly influence not only human health (e.g., allergies) but also the formation of cloud water and ice.

The proposed work will focus on measuring the number concentrations of different types of bioaerosols in the atmosphere and on evaluating their ability to act as cloud-condensation and ice-nucleating particles. A new bioaerosol sensor will be used, together with additional instrumentation suitable for studying atmospheric aerosols and both condensation and ice nuclei at various temperatures above and below the freezing point.

Required education and skills

• University degree (Msc.) in environmental sciences, meteorology, chemical engineering, physical chemistry, chemical physics, etc.
• Willingness to do experimental work and learn new things.
• Basic programming skills for data processing.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Co-supervisors: Ing. Vladimír Ždímal, Dr., RNDr. Petra Pokorná, Ph.D.