[ES_JOBS_NET] University of Utah - Graduate Opportunities in Atmospheric Modeling to Understand Greenhouse Gas Emissions

[Lacey Holland]

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Graduate Opportunities in Atmospheric Modeling to Understand Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah (http://www.atmos.utah.edu/) seeks multiple graduate students to study greenhouse gas emissions associated with urban development and energy infrastructure.

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:   What can explain the spatial and temporal patterns in carbon emissions in urban regions? How can cities be designed to reduce carbon emissions?  How much methane, as part of the natural gas infrastructure, is “leaked” to the atmosphere?

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.  In addition, knowledge of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model would be an asset.
The positions could start as early as January 2015.

http://www.inscc.utah.edu/~strong/Utah_GHG_students.pdf<http://www.inscc.utah.edu/%7Estrong/Utah_GHG_students.pdf>

For more information, please contact one of the following faculty members:

Dr. John C. Lin
Associate Professor
Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Utah
Email: John.Lin at utah.edu<mailto:John.Lin at utah.edu> http://home.chpc.utah.edu/~lin<http://home.chpc.utah.edu/%7Elin>/

Dr. Courtenay Strong
Assistant Professor
Department of Atmospheric Sciences University of Utah
Email: Court.Strong at utah.edu<mailto:Court.Strong at utah.edu> http://www.inscc.utah.edu/~strong<http://www.inscc.utah.edu/%7Estrong>

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