[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD or Postdoctoral Position in Aerosol Chemistry and Physics – University of Alaska Fairbanks

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

The Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Lab at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks (UAF) invites applications for a funded, full-time PhD student or
postdoctoral researcher to join our research team.

Position Overview
This position offers an exciting opportunity to investigate aerosol
chemistry in both the unique urban winter environment of Fairbanks and the
boreal forest ecosystem of interior Alaska. Two primary research directions
are envisioned:

Urban Aerosol Chemistry: Deployment and operation of newly acquired
Aerodyne TOF-ACSM-X and Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) instruments
in downtown Fairbanks to investigate changes in aerosol chemistry following
recent reductions in sulfur emissions.

Boreal Forest Aerosol Chemistry: Field studies at the ASCENT Delta Junction
site, conducted in close collaboration with researchers from Europe and
Canada, comparing aerosol formation and growth processes in North American
and European boreal forests.

The project will involve participation in major field campaigns in interior
Alaska and collaboration with international partners studying aerosol
formation and growth in boreal environments.

Responsibilities
·      Conduct and support field measurements, including instrument
operation, maintenance, and calibration.
·      Analyze and interpret atmospheric aerosol data, with emphasis on
aerosol composition, particle growth, and source attribution.
·      Collaborate with an international team of researchers working on
boreal forest atmospheric chemistry.

Qualifications
We seek candidates with a strong background in atmospheric aerosol
measurements, atmospheric chemistry, or mass spectrometry. Experience with
aerosol instrumentation or field measurements is highly desirable.

Application
Interested applicants should email the following to Dr. Jingqiu Mao (jmao2
at alaska.edu):
·      Curriculum vitae
·      A brief paragraph describing research interests
The position is available starting Summer 2026, with some flexibility in
the start date.
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