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The Xu Research Group (https://sites.google.com/view/luxu-atmospheric-chemistry/home) in the Department of Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher. The
research will focus on the heterogeneous chemistry of wildfire emissions in the stratosphere, utilizing laboratory flow tube experiment and chemical ionization mass spectrometry.</div>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><br>
Candidates with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:</div>
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Heterogeneous aerosol chemistry</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
Flow tube experimental techniques</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
Chemical ionization mass spectrometry (CIMS)</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
Stratospheric chemistry</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
Wildfire emissions and related chemical processes</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
Strong motivation and willingness to learn</li></ol>
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<b>Position Details:</b></div>
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The initial appointment is for one year, with the expectation of annual renewal for at least two additional years, contingent on satisfactory performance.</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
Review of applications begins immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.</li></ul>
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<b>Application Instructions:</b><br>
Interested candidates should email the following information:</div>
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A cover letter detailing research interests and relevant experience</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
A curriculum vitae</li><li style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 6pt;">
A list of three references</li></ol>
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Applications should be emailed to Prof. Lu Xu (xu1@wustl.edu).</div>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lu Xu, Ph.D. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assistant Professor</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Washington University in St. Louis </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">1 Brookings Drive, Brauer Hall Room 3011A, St. Louis, MO 63130</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Webpage:
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https://sites.google.com/view/luxu-atmospheric-chemistry/home</a> </span></p>
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