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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US">PhD Opportunity in Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling<o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US">About the Lab:</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US"> Dr. Mengze Li’s lab at the National University of Singapore (NUS) studies atmospheric composition
and carbon cycle using models, observations, and data science. Projects span urban air quality, biogenic and fire emissions, and national greenhouse gas budgets. We collaborate across Singapore and internationally. For details, please visit:
</span></span><a href="https://discovery.nus.edu.sg/29567-mengze-li"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">https://discovery.nus.edu.sg/29567-mengze-li</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US">We are looking for</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US"> highly motivated PhD candidates to study urban, biogenic, or fire emissions and chemistry
using atmospheric chemistry modeling. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US">Examples of topics:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">Emissions and chemistry (e.g., urban, ship tracks, biomass burning, biogenic, fire)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">Secondary pollutant formation<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">Model-measurement evaluation with satellite, ground networks, and campaign data<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US">Desired qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in atmospheric science, environmental engineering, physics, chemistry, data science, or related.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">Experience with at least one relevant modeling tool (e.g., WRF, CMAQ, GEOS-Chem, CAMx)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">Programming proficiency in Python/R/Fortran/Matlab<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">Strong quantitative skills and clear scientific writing and communication in English<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US">What we offer:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1">Funding per NUS PhD scholarship guidelines (see
</span><a href="https://fass.nus.edu.sg/geog/application/"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1">https://fass.nus.edu.sg/geog/application/</span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1">)
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1">Supportive mentoring and a diverse, inclusive team culture.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1">Conference travel and opportunities to lead publications.</span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><b><span lang="EN-US">How to apply:
</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">Please complete this google form before Oct 10th:
</span></span><a href="https://forms.gle/Se4uxkZ5ThvB7qHT7"><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">https://forms.gle/Se4uxkZ5ThvB7qHT7</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US">.
</span><span lang="EN-GB">Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with next steps.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">About NUS:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> NUS is a leading global university located in a vibrant, well-connected research hub for Asia (ranked 8th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings). NUS Geography department
is internationally recognized for its strengths in environmental change, urban sustainability, and geospatial analysis, with strong ties across science, engineering, and policy communities (ranked 6th worldwide in QS subject rankings for Geography). Students
benefit from world-class facilities, interdisciplinary collaborations, and excellent resources.
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