[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc or Research Scientist position at CIRES/NOAA CSL in Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry

[Ilana Pollack]

CIRES/NOAA CSL Post-Doctoral Associate or Research Scientist in Proton
Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry

Job Summary:

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES
<https://cires.colorado.edu/>) at CU Boulder
<https://www.colorado.edu/> encourages
applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate or Research Scientist within
NOAA’s Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL <https://csl.noaa.gov/>) in
Boulder, Colorado. The successful candidate will work in the VOC group of
the Tropospheric Chemistry <https://csl.noaa.gov/groups/csl7/> program
alongside a number of federal and university employees engaged in research
investigating trace gases and their impacts on air quality and climate. Our
group develops and uses world-class instrumentation to measure these
species and deploys these instruments on aircraft and various field sites.

The successful candidate for this position will investigate the emissions
and atmospheric chemistry of trace gases and their oxidation products. The
candidate will use these data for the development of chemical mechanisms
and models, as well as assessment of the air quality and climate impacts of
emissions and atmospheric chemical cycles. The successful candidate will
work with a PTR-ToF-MS and high resolution, time of flight chemical
ionization mass spectrometers (LToF CIMS) within the Tropospheric
Chemistry instrument
suite <https://csl.noaa.gov/groups/csl7/instruments/>. CSL has a
collaborative lab culture, and we are looking for a candidate who actively
subscribes to this philosophy. Successful candidates will demonstrate
competency and sensitivity in working in a diverse community.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally
diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing
to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer,
including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities for All Applicants:

   - Operate a PTR-ToF-MS and an LToF-CIMS instrument to measure the
   atmospheric trace gases and their oxidation products.
   - Independently operate these instruments, calibration systems, and
   other instruments in the laboratory and in the field.
   - Periodic travel for several weeks at a time is required.
   - Analyze and interpret data collected by these instruments.
   - Present results at scientific meetings and publish them in
   peer-reviewed literature.

Additional Responsibilities for Research Scientist:

   - Contribute to the formulation and execution of research directions
   within the Tropospheric Chemistry Program.

Requirements for All Applicants:

   - Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences, environmental
   engineering, or a closely related field.
   - Experience in experimental physical sciences and data analysis.

Additional requirements for Research Scientists:

   - At least one year of relevant experience beyond the doctoral work.

What you will Need:

   - Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse group of
   scientists.
   - Commitment to supporting an inclusive laboratory.
   - The ability to work in a team and participate in the development of
   original research projects.

What we would like you to have:

We invite applicants to apply even if they do not have the preferred skills
and experience outlined in this section. If you meet the minimum
qualifications and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply.
We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge
that become relevant to the position.

   - Experience operating PTR-MS or other time of flight mass spectrometers.
   - Experience coding and analyzing data sets in Igor Pro and / or other
   data analysis and plotting software.
   - Experience building instruments or modifying commercial
   instrumentation.
   - A record demonstrating the ability to communicate science through
   publications and conference presentations.
   - Specific examples of experimental physical sciences experience that
   are desired include the following:
      - Field measurements of atmospheric composition.
      - Analyzing complex data sets.
      - Understanding of chemical mechanism and their development.
      - Troubleshooting and resolving problems with instrumentation.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

   1. Resume or CV.
   2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing
   your qualifications, professional goals, and how this position aligns with
   your research interests.
   3. Although not required at the time of application, please be ready to
   submit information for 5 professional references (must include at least 2
   supervisors or professors). If you are identified as a finalist for this
   role, you will be asked to invite your references to complete a SkillSurvey
   questionnaire on your behalf. SkillSurvey is an online reference check
   solution. All information is kept confidential and shared only with the
   search committee members.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU
Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor.
If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a
translated version as an optional attachment.

This position will close on *September 25, 2024*.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs
<https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/>.
To apply and learn more about the position please see the CU Jobs website:
https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=58917

Posting Contact: Ilana Pollack, Ilana.Pollack at noaa.gov
Reference Job Requisition #: 58917
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