Atmospheric Physics

CSIRO's Climate, Nature and Community Resilience program is seeking a Reactive Gases Scientist to join the Atmospheric Chemistry – Climate and Air Pollution team. The team combines observations, atmospheric chemistry and modelling to provide critical scientific information that informs responses to air quality and climate change challenges. In this role, you will lead and develop a portfolio of long-term and campaign-based observations of key reactive gases and their interactions with atmospheric composition and climate. Your research will span surface ozone, oxidized nitrogen compounds and volatile organic compounds, as well as aerosol chemistry and the formation of secondary organic aerosols. You will operate and develop advanced research-grade instrumentation, lead the delivery of high-quality observational datasets and work across nationally and globally significant platforms, including the Kennaook – Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station and the Research Vessel Investigator. Working with CSIRO, government, academic, industry and community partners, you will translate atmospheric chemistry expertise into practical solutions with real impact. Role particulars Location and office arrangements: CSIRO Aspendale, Melbourne, VIC Salary: AU$135k – AU$158k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite. Part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements may be explored based on the needs of the role and individual circumstances. Reference: 103946

ICTP-SAIFR at IFT-Unesp, São Paulo, invites applications across theoretical physics. Submit biographical information, a publication CV, research proposal and referee contacts through the host’s application page. The specific FAPESP notice gives 8 October 2026; the broader host page says review begins in October and continues until filled.

This scientific discussion meeting asks which nanoscale optical sensing approaches can deliver affordable, information-rich healthcare measurements. Its focus is continuous biochemical monitoring beyond conventional physiological wearables and diagnostic sensors. The programme examines interferometric biomarker detection, surface-enhanced Raman assays, nanophotonic sensing and translation toward practical diagnostic tools, comparing modalities and their potential for use across healthcare settings. Jeremy Baumberg and Duncan Graham organize the meeting; programme participants include Selim Ünlü, Karen Faulds and Jennifer Dionne. Sessions take place on 9–10 November 2026, 09:00–17:00 GMT (Europe/London, UTC+0), at the Royal Society, 6–9 Carlton House Terrace, London, with online attendance also available. The meeting is intended for researchers working in relevant fields. Advance registration is required; choose a free online or in-person ticket on the event-specific Eventbrite page. Optional lunch costs GBP 25 per day. A poster session is planned for 9 November. Poster proposals are due by 9 October and may be accepted on a rolling basis, subject to capacity. The scientific programme may change.

The Chesapeake Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers meets at William & Mary with remote Zoom attendance available for the Saturday 10 October meeting. The program runs approximately 08:00–17:00 Eastern time and includes physics-education research, inquiry-based learning, AI-assisted assessment, classroom quantum computing, demonstrations and student reasoning across mathematics and physics. Featured speakers are Brad Miller (Spotsylvania County Public Schools) and Warren Christensen (North Dakota State University). The organizing chair is Joshua Erlich (William & Mary). Free remote registration remains open through 9 October; the in-person meeting registration deadline has passed. Sunday 11 October’s PICUP workshop has separate in-person registration and is not included in Saturday Zoom attendance. Use the remote registration form for the accessible meeting option.