[ES_JOBS_NET] postdoc on radiocarbon in methane

[Graven, Heather]

Hello,
I am recruiting a postdoc / research associate to work on modelling and measurements of radiocarbon in atmospheric methane. International applicants welcomed.

Best wishes,
Heather Graven

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BJM616/research-associate-in-atmospheric-trace-gas-modelling-and-measurements
Research Associate in Atmospheric Trace Gas Modelling and Measurements
Imperial College London - Department of Physics
Location:     London
Salary:     £36,800 to £44,220
Hours:     Full Time
Contract Type:     Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed on:     1st May 2018
Closes:     31st May 2018
Job Ref:     NAT00149

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher for a position available from June 2018 until May 2021. The researcher will work with Dr Heather Graven to conduct modelling of atmospheric methane and collaborate on development of radiocarbon measurements of atmospheric methane, conduct fieldwork, and analyse data to estimate and partition methane sources. The position will be based within the Space and Atmospheric Physics Research Group and will be supported by an ERC Starting Grant Award.

Rising atmospheric methane concentration is the second most important contributor to climate change, but methane emissions and their partitioning into different sources such as the livestock and fossil fuel industries currently have large uncertainties. This project aims to develop methods for atmospheric observation-based studies of methane emissions using radiocarbon in methane.

The post holder will conduct atmospheric methane modelling and inversion modelling. S/he will contribute to observational method development, field deployment in the UK and Ireland, and data analysis with other members of the team. The position comes with funds for travel and computing.

The post holder will have opportunities to contribute to the Department’s teaching activities.

Essential Requirements:
    A PhD or an equivalent level of professional qualifications
    Experience with atmospheric trace gas modelling and data analysis
    A strong background in atmospheric and/or carbon cycle science

Experience measuring radiocarbon and/or stable isotopes in methane or other species would be desirable.

You must have an enthusiastic approach to research, with strong written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for scientific publications. Excellent verbal communication skills, the ability to deal with a wide range of people and to interact successfully with others to learn and teach new skills is essential. A flexible attitude towards work, as well as being open-minded and cooperative are must haves. The ability to develop and apply new concepts, techniques and methods,  as well as a creative approach to problem solving, and the ability to work independently and show initiative, are also essential.

Applications from international candidates are welcomed.

Our preferred method of application is online via our website: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/employment (Please select “Job Search”, then enter the job title or vacancy reference number NAT00149 into “Keywords”).  Please complete and upload an application form as directed, also providing a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and the names of two referees.

Closing date: 31st May 2018

Should you have any queries about the position please contact:
Dr Heather Graven – h.graven at imperial.ac.uk<mailto:h.graven at imperial.ac.uk>

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact:
Ciara Mulholland – space.sec at imperial.ac.uk<mailto:space.sec at imperial.ac.uk>

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £32, 380 - £34, 040 per annum.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity, we are also an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer and are working in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.  The Department of Physics is also an IOP JUNO Champion and an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner.

The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-evaluation/

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