[ES_JOBS_NET] Aerosol Measurement Specialist, Brookhaven National Laboratory

Tue Oct 26 19:18:02 MDT 2021

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Aerosol Measurement Specialist

Job ID 2849

Date posted 10/08/2021

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and
transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future.
Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel
Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of
pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department
of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA)
operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between
Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on
behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active
military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience
they gained while serving our country. Our organization fully supports
service members transitioning from active duty to civilian life and pledge's
our commitment to actively hire veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military
personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience
obtained while in service may meet educational requirements and are
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Organizational Overview

The Environmental & Climate Sciences Department (www.bnl.gov/envsci) at
Brookhaven National Laboratory focuses on a wide range of theoretical,
experimental, and field studies in support of the U.S. Department of
Energy's climate and energy research agendas. Work is supported by the
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facility (www.arm.gov), an
observations-based program that measures aerosols, clouds, precipitation,
radiation, and atmospheric dynamics; the Atmospheric Systems Research
Program; and the Environmental System Science Program. This work is pursued
with the ultimate goal of improving predictability and reducing the
uncertainty in global and regional climate models. The department research
portfolio also includes development of environmental technologies and
applications for renewable energies, urban science, and national security.

Within the department, the Aerosol Chemistry and Microphysics Group is
focused on improving process-level understanding of aerosol formation and
evolution mechanisms, aerosol optical properties and light absorption, and
the direct and indirect influences that aerosols have on clouds,
precipitation, and climate. Understanding the physics, chemistry, and
dynamics of interactions along this aerosol-cloud-precipitation continuum is
crucial for development of a predictive understanding of the climate system.
To this end, the group leads the mentorship of the Aerosol Observing System
for the ARM User Facility. These observations are supported by various
measurement platforms and instrument suites designed to conduct in situ
observations of aerosols and related trace gases that are deployed as part
of ARM's 'supersite' observatories, designed to characterize the
aerosol-cloud-precipitation spectrum.

Position Description

Under the supervision of ARM Instrument Mentors at BNL, the selected
candidate will work with aerosol instrumentation and other related systems
for their maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration in a
diverse, international, and collaborative environment. The aerosol
instrumentation includes instruments and systems deployed in the ARM Aerosol
Observing Systems (AOS) (https://www.arm.gov/capabilities/instruments/aos).
This position has a high level of interaction with an international and
multicultural scientific community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Set up aerosol instruments in the laboratory and/or in the field for
maintenance and calibration

Design and complete experiments using guidelines provided by the Mentors

Perform basic instrument troubleshooting and maintenance

Perform basic calibration experiments under the supervision of an Instrument
Mentor

Set up instruments and related systems in the ARM Aerosol Observing Systems
(AOS), including installing instruments in the equipment racks, setting up
sampling and verifying plumbing connections, setting up electrical
connections, and verifying network connectivity and data flow. Work with ARM
Instrument Mentors to investigate issues with data flow from instruments to
ARM archive

Gather data from instruments and perform basic data analysis (plotting
variables, calculating statistics, etc.). Draw conclusions from data
analysis

Suggest changes to current and future experiments

Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication

Purchase spare parts and supplies based on Mentor specifications

Organize, prepare, verify, and track shipping and repair of instruments and
instrument components

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

BS degree in physical sciences, engineering, or IT

Minimum of three (3) years full-time progressively responsible experience
with aerosol instrumentation and related systems - installation, day-to-day
operation, and basic maintenance, including in field conditions

Experience in computer networking - connecting instruments to the network
(e.g., making network cables, verifying IP addresses) and setting up remote
connections

Experience in working with electrical and electronic circuitry - identifying
components, measuring voltages, soldering

Proficiency in basic productivity software such as MS Word, MS Excel

Experience in basic computer programming in any modern language (examples
include, but are not limited to: Python, Visual Basic, C/C++, Java)

Ability to work well in a diverse team across cultures, language skills and
experiences

Ability to learn basics of scientific and engineering software such as Igor,
Matlab, LabView

Ability to travel (foreign and domestic) in support of instruments

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Familiarity with ARM operations and systems

Working knowledge of scientific and engineering software such as Igor,
Matlab, LabView

Environment, Safety & Health, and Other information:  

Ability to work in tight spaces

Routinely lift more than 30 pounds

Other:

Initial 2-year term appointment subject to renewal contingent on performance
and funding

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee
benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation
employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid
parental leave)

Lab-funded Retirement Plan

401(k) Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation:  Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room,
Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities
(Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball)

Brookhaven Science Associates requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for
all employees. Proof of full vaccination as recognized by the CDC and/or
WHO, inclusive of the two-week waiting period, is required either by
November 17, 2021 or at the start of your employment if after November 17,
2021.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that
values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that
all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not
be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran,
disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in
employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities
are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application
or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive
other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation.

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Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in
United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to
disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by
Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at:
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