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          GMD Research Associate Aircraft Project</font></b><span
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      <span class="location" style="unicode-bidi: embed; color: rgb(102,
        102, 102); font-size: 11pt; white-space: nowrap;">Boulder, CO</span></div>
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              embed;">The Cooperative Institute for Research in
              Environmental Sciences (CIRES) is seeking a Research
              Associate to support the NOAA/ESRL/GMD/CCGG Aircraft
              Project. This project is part of a larger CCGG program to
              study the carbon cycle with specific emphasis on
              understanding the North American continent&#8217;s carbon budget
              and identifying and understanding carbon sources and sinks
              on regional and continental scales. Duties<span
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              &#8226; Assist in the acquisition and quality control of in-situ
              (analysis during flight) and flask (post flight analysis
              at Boulder Lab) measurements from a network of airborne
              platforms in North America.<span
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              &#8226; Interpret the airborne atmospheric data over North
              America and the surrounding marine regions to better
              understand the carbon budget of the North American
              continent and the carbon cycle<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              &#8226; Improve techniques, procedures, and instrumentation used
              in the network; in particular in-situ measurements of the
              atmospheric CO2, CH4, CO and possibly other species.<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              &#8226; Lead CCGG&#8217;s effort in development of new instrumentation
              and measurement techniques for use on regularly scheduled
              commercial aircraft.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              &#8226; Implement field campaigns on behalf of CCGG within the
              framework of the North American Carbon Program<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              &#8226; Publish papers in peer-reviewed journals and present
              results at scientific conferences.<span
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              Requirements<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              &#8226; PhD in atmospheric physics or chemistry, oceanography,
              or a related discipline<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              &#8226; Demonstrated experience making high-accuracy
              measurements of trace gases<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              &#8226; Basic understanding of atmospheric dynamics,
              particularly boundary layer processes<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              &#8226; Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret field
              measurements and to communicate results in a clear fashion
              to the scientific community via peer-reviewed publications
              and presentations at scientific meetings<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              &#8226; Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative
              environment Review of applications will begin on January
              15, 2015. Questions regarding the position can be answered
              by Colm Sweeney at 303-497-4771 or <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:colm.sweeney@noaa.gov">colm.sweeney@noaa.gov</a>.
              The position will be filled as a Research Associate at the
              University of Colorado Boulder and will be eligible for
              employee benefits, including 22 days of vacation per year
              (for a 100% position). To Apply
              <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/92525">http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/92525</a> Applicants must
              complete the Faculty/University staff and EEO Data
              (application) form, and upload the required documents: 1-
              Resume 2- A cover letter 3- Poof of highest degree earned
              (copy of diploma or unofficial transcripts) 4- List of
              three Professional References with all contact
              information, from whom an official written letter of
              recommendation will be requested by the hiring unit at the
              appropriate time during the search.<span
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