Objective
Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) accounts for a large fraction of atmospheric aerosol mass and can have significant effects on atmospheric composition, human health, and climate. However, considerable uncertainty exists on the chemical composition of SOA, as well as the sources and processes leading to its formation in the atmosphere. In this project state-of-the-art analytical techniques will be used to determine the molecular composition of secondary organic aerosols in ambient urban air and the identity of the precursor volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These field measurements will provide detailed information on VOCs and particle composition that can be linked to specific pollution sources, such as vehicle emissions and biomass burning. A detailed programme of simulation chamber experiments will also be conducted to investigate the formation of SOA from anthropogenic VOCs that most strongly influenced aerosol composition at the measurement site. The simulation chamber experiments will generate novel information on the reaction pathways for anthropogenic SOA formation that can be incorporated into atmospheric models dealing with both air quality and climate. Overall, the unique information obtained from this combined field and laboratory study is expected to contribute to a greatly improved understanding of the composition, sources and processes leading to organic aerosol formation in the atmosphere, and in turn, the impact of SOA on human health and climate. During this project, the Fellow will receive high quality training through research that will significantly improve scientific knowledge and provide a strong platform for building an independent research career. A wide range of complementary and transferable skills will also be developed to enhance future career prospects.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- natural sciences chemical sciences organic chemistry hydrocarbons
- engineering and technology environmental engineering air pollution engineering
- natural sciences earth and related environmental sciences environmental sciences pollution
- natural sciences chemical sciences organic chemistry aromatic compounds
- natural sciences earth and related environmental sciences atmospheric sciences climatology climatic changes
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
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H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility
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Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
MSCA-IF-EF-CAR - CAR – Career Restart panel
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Call for proposal
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-IF-2016
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T12 YN60 Cork
Ireland
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