[ES_JOBS_NET] 4 postdoc positions in GHG emissions modeling

[Kevin R Gurney]

Job Title: 4 Postdoctoral scientist positions: GHG/AQ emissions modeling, data science, and analysis at multiple scales

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
Join an exciting Northern Arizona University research team (https://gurneylab.nau.edu/) in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona doing cutting-edge research on quantifying GHG and local air pollution emissions at multiple scales from the building to the globe. This research uses existing systems (Vulcan - https://vulcan.rc.nau.edu/ and Hestia – https://hestia.rc.nau.edu<https://hestia.rc.nau.edu/>) developed in the Gurney Lab over the past 20 years. These postdoctoral positions will perform research at the cutting edge of high-resolution estimation of GHG/AQ emissions and their use within both atmospheric modeling algorithms, applications in urban science, and decision-support and policymaking at multiple scales. The positions intersect the disciplines of carbon cycle science, civil engineering, spatial analysis, air pollution emissions/chemistry, informatics, and GHG emissions accounting. The four positions can be broadly categorized as follows:

1)    Integration of nationally-regulated air pollutants (local AQ species) into the existing Vulcan emissions modeling platform

2)    Development of an advanced treatment of “Scope 2” emissions involving US electricity supply/demand modeling and GHG/AQ emissions

3)    Building-scale emissions modeling of GHG/AQ/heat within urban domains

4)    Use of remote sensing and machine learning to quantify GHG/AQ emissions
Candidates must have received a PhD in a field related to the positions (spanning Informatics, Civil Engineering, Ecological/Environmental Sciences, Data Science, Geography) from an accredited college or university. The applicant will be expected to publish peer-reviewed journal articles and work in a team environment, effectively communicating with a range of physical and social scientists.
Necessary skills: Experience with numerical modeling, knowledge of GHG/pollution reporting/quantification and analysis, geospatial statistics, strong numerical analysis abilities, R/python programming, experience with GIS (open source preferred) experience with large volume data environments and related coding.
Desired skills: knowledge and experience working with the US National Emissions Inventory (or equivalent), carbon accounting/footprinting experience, large code base development, building thermodynamic modeling.
Given the multidisciplinary nature of the research, a highly self-directed, creative and self-motivated individual is sought. The position is a fulltime appointment with an anticipated start date between 2/1/2023 and 7/1/2023. The appointment will be made initially for one year with possibility of extension for additional years. Current finding includes a 5-year time horizon. Salary range is $60,000-$70,000 dependent on experience, with associated University benefits.
Official application portal to open soon, but initial review and screening can be achieved by sending a cover letter describing your research experience and interests and a curriculum vita to: Prof. Kevin Gurney, kevin.gurney at nau.edu<mailto:kevin.gurney at nau.edu>.
The initial closing date for receipt of applications is 1/1/2023; but applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is hired.
A background check is required for employment. Northern Arizona University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Gurneylab: We are a research group working on air emissions (GHG and local) quantification in cutting-edge detail aimed at both scientific and policy challenges. Our day-to-day involves data science, numerical modeling, many forms of numerical analysis, all driven by solving problems in climate change science/policy and urbanization science (and many other topical filaments!). We are a diverse, social group housed in the modern informatics building on the beautiful Flagstaff campus.
NAU/Flagstaff: NAU is located in Flagstaff, Arizona  - a beautiful mountain town of ~75,000 at 7000’ on the heavily forested Colorado plateau at the foot of the San Francisco Peaks (12,500’). A 4 season climate with downhill skiing/snowboarding in Winter and hiking, mountain biking in the summer. We are 75 minutes from the Grand Canyon, 2 hours from Lake Powell/Colorado River, and 45 minutes from Sedona. We have great restaurants, numerous microbreweries, Lowell Observatory, and a laid-back mountain lifestyle.


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Kevin Robert Gurney
Professor
School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems
1295 S Knoles, Bldg 90, room 320
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011

email:          kevin.gurney at nau.edu<email://kevin.gurney@nau.edu>
phone:         (928) 523-3638

Gurneylab: http://<http://gurneylab.nau.edu>gurneylab.nau.edu<http://gurneylab.nau.edu>
Hestia:      http://<http://hestia.rc.nau.edu>hestia.rc.nau.edu<http://hestia.rc.nau.edu>
Vulcan:     http://<http://vulcan.rc.nau.edu>vulcan.rc.nau.edu<http://vulcan.rc.nau.edu>

[cid:DBDEFF46-E08A-403A-A06D-4C86385D12A2 at asu.edu]
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