[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Scholar, Atmospheric modeling and analysis of biomass burning emissions, University of California, Riverside

[christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com]

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position at the University
of California, Riverside, focused on the atmospheric modeling and analysis
of biomass burning emissions from prescribed fire practices. The successful
candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers
seeking to optimize prescribed burn decision-making using a variety of
techniques, including airborne and surface observations alongside integrated
atmospheric and fire physics modeling. Specific goals for the modeling
component of the project relevant to this position include improved model
representation of physical and chemical processes related to prescribed fire
and air quality (e.g. biomass burning emissions, fire plume dynamics, and
secondary pollutant formation), as well as the application of these model
improvements to the development of rapid response tools capable of quickly
and efficiently evaluating prescribed fire air-quality risks. Expected
starting date for this position is September 28, 2020.

Required qualifications for this position include:

*	a PhD in chemistry, physics, engineering, atmospheric science, or
other related field
*	direct experience setting up and running CMAQ in a high-performance
computing

environment, as well as analyzing and visualizing model output

*	some familiarity with Fortran coding
*	computational analysis skills, including expertise in a scripting
language platform such as

Python, R, or MATLAB

*	demonstrated success working and communicating in a team environment
*	excellent communication and presentation skills
*	strong scientific publication record

This postdoctoral scholar will work directly with Professor William Porter
in the Department of Environmental Sciences at UC Riverside, and will
collaborate with team members at the US Department of Energy National Labs,
the US Forest service, and other collaborating UC schools. Responsibilities
will include setting up, modifying, and running CMAQ simulations;
integrating inputs from fire physics and atmospheric dynamics models;
developing improved emissions, chemistry, and plume dynamics
parameterizations; and disseminating results through scientific publications
and presentations.

Initial appointment will be for one year and will be renewable for up to two
additional years, subject to performance and availability of funding. Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse
undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing
routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation
college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
UCR is an EEO/AA/ADA/Vets Employer.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact
information for three references by email to william.porter at ucr.edu
<mailto:william.porter at ucr.edu> . Screening of applicants will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

 

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