<div dir="ltr"><div>Please post the following job announcement.</div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Michigan
Technological University is recruiting an air quality research scientist.
We are seeking a postdoctoral research scientist to join our team in the
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">We
are looking for an expert with a strong scientific background, good
communication skills, strong data analysis and graphing skills, and experience
in at least one of the following areas:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">air
quality measurement instrumentation and data analysis</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">human
exposure assessment</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">micrometeorological
measurements and data analysis</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">The
candidate should have completed a doctoral degree in the area(s) of atmospheric
science, engineering, environmental health/exposure science, or related field. </span><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17)">A
valid operator driver’s license is required.</span><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Preference
will also be given to candidates with strong interpersonal skills, oral/written
communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on a
transdisciplinary team.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">Essential
duties include: </span><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17)">1) instrument and analyze the associated data from
outdoor air quality sampling/sensing and meteorological measurement sites,
deploy crowdsourced home sampling/sensing instruments and analyze the
associated data, and supervise deployment and analysis of wearable technology
for human exposure assessment, 2) apply AERMOD for pollutant dispersion
modeling and CMAQ for secondary air pollutant (ozone and secondary aerosols)
modeling, 3) present and publish research results, and 4) apply safety-related
knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
postdoctoral research scientist will <span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">work in a multidisciplinary environment at the intersection of
engineering and environmental health with a focus on air quality, exposure
science, and boundary layer meteorology. The scientist will conduct research on
human health effects of carbon-based energy and the transition to renewable
energy in rural Upper Michigan. The position will involve characterization of
boundary layer meteorology in western Upper Michigan, supervision of deployment
of wearable technologies for human exposure assessment, implementation of
crowdsourced sensor technologies for outdoor and indoor air quality and
associated data analysis, and participation in implementation of science for
renewable energy in rural settings.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(17,17,17)"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(17,17,17)">Michigan Technological University is an Equal
Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity </span>Employer that<span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(17,17,17)"> provides
equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(38,38,38)">The appointment is for 12 months, with an option for renewal for
one year contingent upon satisfactory performance. To apply, candidates must
submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
references at the following link: <a href="https://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/493268">https://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/493268</a>. </span></p></div><div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Judith A. Perlinger, Sc.D. (pronouns: she/her/hers)<br></div><div><span><span></span></span></div><div><span><span></span></span>Professor<br>Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering Department<br>Michigan Technological University<br></div><div>1400 Townsend Dr.<br></div><div>Houghton, MI 49931 USA</div><div><span><span></span></span></div><div><span><span>(906) 487-36</span></span>41 <br></div><div><a href="http://www.cee.mtu.edu/perlinger/" target="_blank">http://www.cee.mtu.edu/perlinger/</a><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><font size="1" color="#000000"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Michigan Technological University is located within Ojibwa (Chippewa) homelands and ceded-territory established by the <a href="https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/29592/rec/2" target="_blank">Treaty of 1842</a>, the shared lands and waters of Native American nations in <i>Gakiiwe’onaning</i> (Keweenaw Bay), <i>Gete-gitgaaning</i> (Lac Vieux Desert), <i>Mashkii-ziibing</i> (Bad River), <i>Odaawaa-zaaga’iganing</i> (Lac Courte Oreilles), <i>Waaswaaganing</i> (Lac Du Flambeau), <i>Miskwaabikong</i> (Red Cliff), <i>Wezaawaagami-ziibiing</i> (St. Croix), <i>Zaka’aaganing</i> (Sokaogon Mole Lake), <i>Nagaajiwanaag </i>(Fond du Lac), <i>Misi-zaaga’iganiing </i>(Mille Lacs), and <i><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial">Gaa-mitaawangaagamaag-ininiwag</span></i></font><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> (Sandy Lake). I honor and give thanks to the beings that share this land with me, past, present, and future. </font></span></font><font color="#888888"><br></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>