[ES_JOBS_NET] Air Quality Modeling: Analyst / Scientist (Oakland, CA / Remote) - PSE Healthy Energy- nonprofit

[Jaclyn Casale]

*ORGANISATION*
PSE Healthy Energy is a non-profit energy science and policy research
institute dedicated to supplying evidence- based scientific information and
resources on the environmental, public health, social equity, and climate
dimensions of energy production and use. Our work focuses on oil and gas,
power plants, renewable energy, energy storage, and energy transitions.
Much of our positive, dedicated, and high-functioning team is based out of
our headquarters in Oakland, CA with staff also located across the United
States.

PSE’s mission is to bring scientific transparency and clarity to energy
policy discussions, helping to level the playing field between communities,
the media, policymakers, and the private sector by generating, translating,
and disseminating scientific information. No other interdisciplinary
collaboration of physicians, scientists, and engineers exists to focus
specifically on issues of health and sustainability at the intersection of
energy science and policy.

*POSITION*
PSE Healthy Energy is seeking a full-time air quality modeling
analyst/scientist to assist and collaborate with PSE scientists and senior
scientists in evaluations of how energy choices impact outdoor and indoor
air quality and public health. Energy systems of interest include, but are
not limited to upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors,
electricity transmission and distribution, gas- and coal-fired power
generation, carbon management and the integration of multiple cleaner
energy technologies in energy transitions. Strong candidates will have
demonstrated experience in air modeling and data analysis including the
capability to extract, organize, clean, analyze and interpret datasets from
multiple sources and synthesize existing studies on the environmental,
health and climate dimensions of energy production and use.

The position requires creativity, initiative, independent work and
collaboration while thinking strategically about complex scientific
research and issues related to energy and energy policy, renewable energy,
public health, and the environment. It is not expected that a single
candidate will have expertise across all these areas- we’re seeking
candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some
interest and capabilities in others.

ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

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   Air Quality Modeling: Develop and apply air quality modeling methods
   across a wide range of topics and applications and validate and interpret
   model results
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   Data Analysis: Manage large atmospheric datasets including data
   extraction, organization, cleaning, analysis and interpretation
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   Other Research: Background research and writing for technical reports
   and manuscripts


REQUIRED SKILLS

In addition to an ability to meet the above responsibilities, the ideal
candidate will possess:

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   A masters or doctoral degree with 3+ years of demonstrated work
   experience in atmospheric science or chemistry, engineering, physical or
   environmental science, environmental health, computer science, data
   science, or related field(s)
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   Understanding of atmospheric processes related to air pollution
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   Demonstrated experience running and interpreting dispersion models
   (e.g., gaussian plume models, AERMOD)
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   Demonstrated experience evaluating the air quality impacts of point
   sources
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   Advanced proficiency in scientific programming languages (e.g., R,
   python)
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   Experience working in a Linux/Unix computing environment
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   Experience compiling and working with, cleaning, managing and
   interpreting large atmospheric datasets and conducting statistical analysis
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   Excellent writing and communications skills
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   Ability to pivot from strong analytical and data-driven thinking to
   highly creative and strategic thinking
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   Capable of engaging on multiple projects and prioritizing effectively
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   Able to productively provide and receive feedback
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   A proven record of being able to work collaboratively and independently
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   Scientific and moral integrity
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   Attention to detail and a desire to learn
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   A sense of humor


DESIRED SKILLS

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   Experience using chemical-transport models (e.g., GEOS-Chem, CMAQ)
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   Experience with indoor air quality models (e.g., CONTAM) or reduced-form
   models (e.g., COBRA, InMAP)
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   Experience developing emissions inventories
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   Experience evaluating health risks, hazards, and impacts
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   Experience with software best practices and version control
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   Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services)
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   Experience developing web-based data visualizations
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   Experience with geographic or mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS)
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   Experience working at the science-policy interface
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   Experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, etc.)
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   Familiarity with Slack


LOCATION

Oakland, CA. Remote locations will also be considered.



SALARY

The anticipated salary range is $55,000-$95,000+, though the successful
candidate could be hired above or below this range depending on
qualifications and geographic location. Benefits are competitive and
include health insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, 15
days of vacation, paid sick leave and 11+ paid holidays.

TO APPLY
Please submit a resume or CV and provide a cover letter -OR- provide
responses to question prompts online here
<https://pse-healthy-energy.breezy.hr/p/7ead8dc082b1-air-quality-modeling-analyst-scientist>
by May 13th, 2022. Applications received by April 29th, 2022 will be given
priority review.
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