[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Scholar Opportunity in Aerosol Microphysics Modeling at UChicago

[Mingyi Wang]

Description:
Wang Aerosol Lab (PI: Mingyi Wang) at the University of Chicago is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to join our interdisciplinary research team in a position supported by the University of Chicago’s Climate Systems Engineering initiative (Director: David Keith). Our focus is on aerosol microphysics modeling for solar geoengineering, with the aim of understanding two key areas: (1) the near-field aerosol number size distribution and efficacy of stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) methods, and (2) the impact of SAI aerosols on tropospheric aerosol-cloud interactions.

Despite ongoing climate mitigation efforts, achieving the 1.5 °C target remains a significant challenge. In addition to CO2 reduction strategies, solar geoengineering, particularly the methods that involve injecting particles or inducing particle formation in the stratosphere, is being studied as a potential last resort to prevent global warming from exceeding critical climate tipping points. However, this form of human intervention comes with substantial risks: we have limited knowledge about the evolution of particles in the upper atmosphere and even less about their long-term climate impacts. Therefore, it is crucial to thoroughly study and constrain aerosol dynamics before considering any actual climate interventions to avoid unintended and potentially adverse consequences.

The initial position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, contingent on satisfactory progress and funding availability. While the start date can be flexible, the position will become available from September 01, 2024, and will remain open until filled.

Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong background in aerosol microphysics and process modeling.
- Proficiency with Python, or other programming and numeric computing languages.
- Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

Applications:
To apply, please email Prof. Mingyi Wang (mingyiw at uchicago.edu<mailto:mingyiw at uchicago.edu>) with the following:
(1) Curriculum vitae.
(2) Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) describing research interests, plans, and qualifications.
(3) The names and contact information of three references.
Please use the subject line “Postdoc Position in Aerosol Microphysics”. Applications will be reviewed starting on August 15, 2024, on a rolling basis.

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Best,
Mingyi
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Mingyi Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Geophysical Sciences
The University of Chicago
Email: mingyiw at uchicago.edu
Website: https://mingyi-w.github.io
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