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ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, to work with Professor
Colette Heald to investigate biosphere-atmosphere interactions
relevant to atmospheric chemistry. The candidate will join a diverse
research group at MIT which studies the composition and chemistry of
the global atmosphere and the interactions of these with air quality
and climate (healdgroup.mit.edu). Major goals and responsibilities
of the position include investigation and improving the description
of biosphere-atmosphere fluxes (with a focus on bioaerosol) in
global models (GEOS-Chem and the Community Land Model),
investigating the impact of these exchanges on the past, present,
and future atmosphere, and presenting results at scientific
conferences and preparing papers for scholarly journals.<br>
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REQUIREMENTS: a PhD in atmospheric science, engineering, physics,
chemistry, or related field, experience with global or regional
modeling of atmospheric chemistry, highly effective oral and written
communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a research
team. <br>
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The position is open immediately with an anticipated start date
prior to January 1, 2017. Initial appointment is for one year, with
possible renewal for second year depending upon performance.
Additional details about the position are available by contacting
Professor Colette Heald at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:heald@mit.edu">heald@mit.edu</a>.<br>
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In addition to applying online
(<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=7748&localeCode=en-us">http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=7748&localeCode=en-us</a>),
applicants should send a single pdf including cover letter, CV, and
contact information for 3 references directly to Professor Heald by
August 15, 2016.
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