[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Scholar, 3-D air quality models , NC State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/107175

Posting Information

Vacancy Type

Post Doc

Is Internal Transfer Only

No

Time-Limited Appointment Length

No

If Yes, Appointment Length

Working Title

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Anticipated Hiring Range

$47,000

Position Number

00107222

Work Schedule

Regular work hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Some evening & weekends when meeting deadlines

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.00

Department

178601 - Marine, Earth And Atmospheric

Department

178601 - Marine, Earth And Atmospheric

Job City & State

Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties


The primary duties will include the development, improvement, application, and evaluation of 3-D air quality models from global to street level, climate models, and Earth system models. Example models include WRF/Chem and its variants such as WRF/Chem-MADRID or WRF-CAM5, CMAQ, and CESM/CAM5. The model development will focus on aerosol chemistry and microphysics (e.g., secondary organic aerosol formation), aerosol-cloud-precipitation-climate feedbacks, and chemical data assimilation. Model applications include short-term real-time air quality forecasting, long-term simulations under current and future year emission/energy/climate scenarios to study the impacts of global climate changes on air quality as well as impact of changed air quality on regional and global climate and Earth system. The postdoc scholar is expected to disseminate research results at national/international conferences and peer-reviewed journal papers. He or she is also expected to provide support needed by the project P.I. in completing technical tasks and reports and meeting technical requirements and deadline.

Other Work/Responsibilities


The postdoc scholar is expected to participate in other ongoing projects to link atmospheric models with public health models and to communicate effectively with other group members and project collaborators. Other duties include assisting the project PI to manage ongoing projects and research group, fulfilling responsibilities for assigned work and technical quality and the success of the whole project team, preparing regular research progress reports, assisting in proposal development.

The postdoc scholar is expected to disseminate research results at national/international conferences and peer-reviewed journal papers. He or she is also expected to provide support needed by the project P.I. in completing technical tasks and reports and meeting technical requirements and deadlines.

Minimum Experience/Education


Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., Sc.D.) in appropriate field awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment.

Departmental Required Skills


PhD degree in atmospheric sciences, environmental/chemical engineering or closely related field with a strong interdisciplinary background in atmospheric chemistry, cloud/aerosol microphysics and chemistry, climate/meteorology, data assimilation, as well as 3-D air quality/climate modeling experience on linux computer/supercomputer systems

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education


Disciplines preferred: Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Extensive experience in 3-D online-coupled atmospheric/Earth system model development and application is required. Familiar with major models such as CESM, WRF/Chem, and WRF/CMAQ. Extensive experience in handling large datasets for surface networks and satellites for model evaluation. Experience on ocean and/or land-surface modeling would be a plus. He/she must be very familiar with FORTRAN 90/C++ and UNIX/Linux systems, parallel computing, and supercomputers such as XSEDE. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Required License or Certification


N/A

Special Instructions

Job Open Date

09/27/2018

Must Be Open Until

Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.

10/10/2018

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?

No

Proposed Hire Date

10/22/2018

AA/EOE


NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org<https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/http/wes.org>. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.

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