[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Scientist, Atmospheric Chemistry, NCAR, Boulder, CO

Tue Apr 21 08:15:55 MDT 2020

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Application Deadline: This position will be posted until May 10, 2020.

Relocation: No relocation package is offered for this position.

Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa to fill this position.
Where You Will Work:
Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is one of the world's premier scientific institutions, with an internationally recognized staff and research program dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and building human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).
ACOM's research focuses on advancing understanding and predictive capability for atmospheric composition and related processes. Research is organized around two major themes - Air Quality Prediction and Weather-Chemistry-Climate Interactions. ACOM scientists work closely with the wider research community, providing intellectual leadership and facility support for measurement capabilities, laboratory and field experiments and community atmospheric chemistry models.
What You Will Do:
The incumbent will lead and engage in original research that is aligned with and supports the strategic vision for ACOM and NCAR as described in the current ACOM and NCAR Strategic Plans. Through independent and collaborative research, community service, leadership, education and outreach activities, and long-term strategic and scientific planning, the incumbent will help foster a culture of scientific excellence within ACOM and NCAR and help support the scientific community (particularly the university community.) The candidate will pursue original research and seek out opportunities to develop and participate in research projects of a scale commensurate with that expected of a national center and address issues of national and international importance. Research will be focused on two main ACOM themes - studies of air quality, and of chemistry-climate interactions. The incumbent will be expected to become the leader in the ACOM in situ observational enterprise, by engaging in the following endeavors:

  *   Lead and participate in the development and organization of large community field campaigns, aimed at understanding atmospheric chemical/physical processes and atmospheric composition.
  *   Develop atmospheric chemistry instrumentation, particular on aircraft platforms, with a particular interest in the detection and quantification of the cascade of VOC oxidation products present in the atmosphere, and their impact on air quality and chemistry-climate interactions.
  *   Deploy this instrumentation as part of community- or NCAR/ACOM-led community field campaigns, or campaigns led by other agencies.
  *   Develop collaborations with NCAR ACOM partners, particularly in the University community and scientific users of UCAR Lower Atmosphere Observing Facilities.
  *   Connect the research with broader ACOM and community research endeavors related to VOC oxidation processes, including laboratory/chamber investigations, chemical mechanism development, and community atmospheric model development
Responsibilities:

  *   Provides leadership in defining the overall scientific direction of ACOM research. Identifies important questions in atmospheric chemistry and composition, particularly those related to the processes involved in the oxidation of organic species in the atmosphere, in secondary organic aerosol formation, growth and loss, and the resultant impact on air quality and human health and Earth's radiative budget. Leads and participates in community field investigations to address these questions.
  *   Develops novel instruments for deployment on collaborative field campaigns (primarily on board NSF aircraft platforms), particularly instrumentation to quantify VOC oxidation products.
  *   Conducts collaborative research to understand VOC oxidation processes and to incorporate this knowledge into atmospheric chemistry process and 3D models developed at ACOM. Publishes / presents results and implications at national and international scientific meetings and in refereed journals.
  *   Coordinates and develops collaborative activities involving university and NCAR scientists. Engages in ACOM laboratory meetings and related activities and is constructively engaged in the professional life of the laboratory with the goal of providing input to ACOM/NCAR planning for future research priorities and strategies.
  *   Supervises early career and support staff, advises and mentors post-doctoral fellows. Provides leadership within NCAR and ACOM, and provides input to strategic and scientific planning within NCAR and ACOM.
  *   Submits proposals for funding from other agencies to participate in scientific activities where that activity will contribute to the more complete or prompt achievement of ACOM and NCAR organizational goals.
  *   Contributes to scientific programs by serving on NCAR internal, and external national and international committees. Works with colleagues in NCAR, the university community and other agencies to seek opportunities to develop new activities that enhance the mission(s) of our primary sponsors and university stakeholders. Reviews manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed journals and proposals submitted to funding agencies as appropriate.
  *   Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the NCAR Education and Outreach mission, both through individual efforts and through larger organized efforts.
What You Need:
Education and Experience:

  *   PhD in Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Physics.
  *   Four plus years experience in Atmospheric Chemistry studies or a very closely related field.
  *   Demonstrated record of publications and ability to lead scientific projects .
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  *   Excellent knowledge of atmospheric chemistry, particularly related to the chemistry of organic compounds in the troposphere.
  *   Advanced knowledge of in situ observational instrumentation. Skill in the design, development and field deployment of state-of-the-art in situ instrumentation for determining tropospheric composition, particularly related to VOC oxidation chemistry.
  *   Ability to design complex collaborative research initiatives, in particular to develop community field programs on board aircraft platforms.
  *   Skill in interpretation of data obtained in these field deployments, and in written and oral communication of research results.
  *   A demonstrated commitment to, and strong record in, carrying out and publishing original research in atmospheric chemistry.
  *   Skill in leading scientific research, and in providing scientific leadership at the NCAR Laboratory level, including supervising junior and support staff.
  *   Skill in representing the Laboratory at institutional functions or meetings, and advocating for ACOM science.
  *   Strong communications skills in planning and implementing research activities and managing projects.
  *   Experience and ability in the writing of scientific publications and research proposals.
  *   Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical methods for data analysis.
  *   Demonstrated working skill in essential programming tools for instrument development and data analysis (e.g., Labview, IGOR, Matlab).
  *   Ability to participate, lead and interact productively within a multidisciplinary research team.
Applicant Notes:

  *   A pre-employment screening is conducted in conjunction with an offer for employment. This screening may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: restricted parties screening, employment verification, performance records of internal candidates, education verification, reference checks, verification of professional licenses, certifications, and Motor Vehicle Records. UCAR complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.
Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.

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