[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Researcher, Fire Process-Atmospheric Chemical Modeling, Desert Research Institute

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Postdoctoral Researcher, Fire Process-Atmospheric Chemical Modeling

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Job Description
The Desert Research Institute's (DRI's) Division of Atmospheric Sciences (DAS) is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher interested in modeling of fire behavior and wildfire plume chemistry. We seek an individual with a strong research background in fire process and/or atmospheric chemical modeling and a passion for advancing fire science. This individual will be involved in existing and upcoming research towards understanding fire propagation and severity, fire-atmosphere interaction, fire emissions into the atmosphere, wildfire plume evolution, and pre- to post-fire changes of eco-hydrologic conditions with applications in fire and land management. The successful candidate will focus on numerical modeling, including assimilation of data from laboratory and field experiments, including from UAS payloads and Doppler lidar. This individual will design and conduct modeling simulations to explore various aspects of fire behavior and/or the complex evolution of wildfire plumes focusing on the gas-particle partitioning of organic compounds and toxicity changes during aging of the plume. While this position will be housed within DRI's Division of Atmospheric Sciences (DAS), the successful candidate will interact and collaborate with researchers across all three of DRI's science divisions (including Hydrologic Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, and Earth and Ecosystem Sciences), as well as colleagues within the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). This position is located at DRI's Northern Nevada Science Center in Reno, NV, but candidates preferring remote locations inside the United States may be considered.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, engineering, forestry, physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
  *   Familiarity with physics-based fire process and/or atmospheric chemistry.
  *   Experience with programming and data analysis languages (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, and Fortran).
  *   Demonstrated experience in conducting research in atmospheric, fire, or closely related science.
  *   Potential for initiating, planning, and carrying out research projects.
  *   Exhibited ability to publish peer-reviewed scientific literature.
  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
  *   Proficient in presenting research results at conferences and professional meetings.
  *   Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in an interdisciplinary environment and in diverse research teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Familiarity with physics-based fire processes or wildfire plume chemistry modeling.
  *   Familiarity with fire-atmosphere models (e.g., WRF-SFIRE) and/or physics-based fire models (e.g., FDS, FIRETEC, Quic-Fire).
  *   Demonstrated expertise in using the WRF model as well as in post-processing of model results.
  *   Familiarity in spatial scaling of physics-based fire process models.
  *   Experience working with the Linux operating system.
  *   Ability to collaboratively develop research proposals and participate in grant writing efforts to secure research funding.
Promotion Potential and Career Progression
Postdocs and early career faculty are provided with considerable support and mentoring to give them every opportunity to be successful in a research career. A DRI postdoctoral research position has long served as the first step to a successful research career at DRI and at other institutions. Postdoctoral researchers hired from this posting may be eligible for promotion to regular faculty (Assistant Research Professor) upon the successful completion of their postdoc. To support the postdoc in working towards this goal, the DRI division the postdoc is hired under may provide professional development support for the incumbent to begin to develop their own research program as a postdoc. DRI postdocs are eligible to serve as PIs on research grants, and the incumbent will be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues across DRI and at other institutions. Promotion from Postdoctoral Researcher to Assistant Research Professor can occur when the Postdoctoral Researcher successfully demonstrates the ability to develop and sustain their own funding. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to participate in both formal and informal early career mentoring programs provided by DRI Human Resources.
DRI faculty are supported through competitive grants and contracts with external funding agencies, and faculty therefore have access to considerable administrative support and an Institute-wide entrepreneurial approach to maintaining success in developing funding programs. DRI has been successful in using this model to create scientific breakthroughs and applied science solutions to some of the most challenging problems facing the nation and the world for over 60 years.
DRI is a research-focused institution and teaching and advising of graduate students is not required but is possible through the Graduate Schools at UNR and UNLV.
Salary / Benefits
The minimum starting salary for this position is $65,000. DRI offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 6.2% retirement match, 1.25 annual leave days per month, a beginning balance of 15 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and the option to participate in a flexible spending account or health savings account. Additionally, there is no state income tax and no social security deduction. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance dependent on division funding.
Organizational Summary
For more than 60 years, the Desert Research Institute has functioned as the nonprofit, non-degree-granting environmental research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Focused on basic and applied research, the Institute's unique model blends academia with entrepreneurship to deliver a wide variety of scientific services and research-generated knowledge to its sponsors and clients.
DRI faculty are nontenured and responsible for generating their own salaries and Institute operating revenues through external funding. DRI also receives a portion of its annual operating revenues from the State of Nevada. As an autonomous organization in NSHE, DRI maintains financial and personnel policies and procedures that differ from other NSHE institutions.
The position will be based in Reno situated in northwestern Nevada at the base of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, 25 minutes from Lake Tahoe. Reno boasts 300+ days of sunshine and offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor activities ranging from mountain biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, whitewater paddling, and golfing in the summer and fall to alpine skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DRI is deeply committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce and recognizes that encouraging a diverse culture strengthens problem solving skills and creativity and increases productivity. Additionally, an inclusive and diverse environment improves the workplace culture and encourages employee engagement. DRI also takes measures consistent with Title IX to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students, faculty and staff. Additional information can be found at DRI's Diversity and Inclusion Webpage<http://www.dri.edu/careers/diversity>.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Qualified individuals interested in this position must apply online.
Please upload the following documents in the specified section of your application in Workday:

  *   A cover letter detailing your research experience and professional qualifications.
  *   A current curriculum vitae.
  *   Contact information for three professional references, to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission.
Qualified individuals who meet all qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
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For more detailed information about DRI, please visit us at www.dri.edu<http://www.dri.edu/>. For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application, please email jobs at dri.edu<mailto:jobs at dri.edu> or call the recruiting office at 775-673-7431.
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Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.
Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.  Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).
All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.

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