[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc Position: Microbial Biodiversity in Trans-Atlantic Dust Plumes

[Hosein Foroutan]

*Postdoctoral Associate Position*

*Microbial Biodiversity in Trans-Atlantic Dust Plumes*



*Position Description:* We invite applications for a three-year NASA funded
postdoctoral research position in a multi-institutional and highly
interdisciplinary research project. The project goal is to integrate
multiplatform satellite and ground observations, as well as multiscale
reanalysis and atmospheric simulation data with microbiological tools to
bridge dust aerosols transport and microbial biodiversity in the
atmosphere. This position will be within the Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA), while it
offers the opportunity to work closely with scientists at the School of
Plant and Environmental Sciences and Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at
Virginia Tech, as well as the United States Geological Survey and the
University of La Laguna, the Canary Islands, Spain. For this Postdoctoral
Associate position, we seek highly motivated applicants with skills and
background in *aerosol remote sensing and modeling* relevant to long-range
transport of dust, and interest in working across disciplines to bridge
aerosol remote sensing and aerobiology.

*Desired Qualifications:* An earned doctorate degree in a relevant
discipline, a track record of publications in the field of (dust) aerosol
remote sensing and modeling, strong communication skills, and a
demonstrated ability to work productively in a fast-paced, collaborative,
and multidisciplinary environment.

*Salary Information:* Commensurate with experience.

*Review Date:* Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the
position is filled. For full consideration, the application must be
received by *September 21, 2020*.  Our goal is to fill this position by
October 15, 2020.

*How to Apply:* Please send one PDF file including 1) a letter of
application describing your background and interest, 2) a current CV, and
3) the name and contact information of three references to Hosein Foroutan (
hosein at vt.edu).

*More information:* For all the Inquiries please contact Hosein Foroutan,
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, email:
hosein at vt.edu, phone: (540) 232-8400, website:
https://www.airflows.cee.vt.edu


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*Hosein Foroutan, Ph.D.*
Assistant Professor
Environmental and Water Resources
The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Virginia Tech
417 Durham Hall (0246), 1145 Perry St., Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 232-8400
AIRFlowS Lab <https://www.airflows.cee.vt.edu>
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