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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700;">Graduate Opportunities in Atmospheric Modeling to Understand Greenhouse Gas Emissions&nbsp;</span></p>
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<div><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah (<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.atmos.utah.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.atmos.utah.edu/</a>) seeks&nbsp;<i>multiple graduate students to
 study greenhouse gas emissions associated with urban development and energy infrastructure</i>.&nbsp;</font><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br>
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The graduate projects, fully funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), address the role of urban design, industrial processes, and societal decisions in shaping greenhouse gas emissions. Samples of guiding questions as part of the
 projects include: &nbsp;</span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; white-space: pre;">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">What can explain the spatial and temporal patterns in carbon emissions in urban regions?&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">How can cities be designed to reduce carbon emissions? &nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">How
 much methane, as part of the natural gas infrastructure, is “leaked” to the atmosphere?&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br>
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The graduate positions require at least an undergraduate degree in a field of environmental earth science. Desired skills include (1) familiarity with atmospheric modeling; (2) strong data analysis skills; (3) demonstrated computer skills (e.g., Linux, R, Matlab,
 Fortran, GIS); (4) excellent oral and written communication; and (5) ability to work in an interdisciplinary, team environment. &nbsp;In addition, knowledge of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model would be an asset. &nbsp;</span></div>
<div><font face="Calibri,sans-serif">The positions could start as early as January 2015. &nbsp;</font></div>
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<div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://www.inscc.utah.edu/%7Estrong/Utah_GHG_students.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.inscc.utah.edu/~strong/Utah_GHG_students.pdf</a></div>
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<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;">For more information, please contact one of the following faculty members:&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Dr. John C. Lin<br>
Associate Professor<br>
Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Utah<br>
Email:&nbsp;<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:John.Lin@utah.edu" target="_blank">John.Lin@utah.edu</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://home.chpc.utah.edu/%7Elin" target="_blank">http://home.chpc.utah.edu/~lin</a>/</span></p>
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<p style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;">Dr. Courtenay Strong<br>
Assistant Professor<br>
Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Utah<br>
Email:&nbsp;<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Court.Strong@utah.edu" target="_blank">Court.Strong@utah.edu</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inscc.utah.edu/%7Estrong" target="_blank">http://www.inscc.utah.edu/~strong</a></span></p>
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