<div dir="ltr"><div><br clear="all"></div><div><a href="https://hr.myu.umn.edu/psc/hrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=374162&PostingSeq=1&">https://hr.myu.umn.edu/psc/hrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=374162&PostingSeq=1&</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(22,21,19);font-size:14.6667px;font-weight:700;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(251,249,248)">Postdoctoral Associate: Geostationary measurements of atmospheric chemistry</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(22,21,19);font-size:14.6667px;font-weight:700;text-align:center;background-color:rgb(251,249,248)"><br></span></div><div><div class="gmail-ps_box-scrollarea-row" id="gmail-win0divHRS_SCH_PSTDSC_row$0" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(22,21,19);font-size:14.6667px"><div class="gmail-ps_box-group gmail-hrs_cg_groupbox_field_label_back" id="gmail-win0divHRS_SCH_WRK_DESCR100$0" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box"><h2 class="gmail-ps_header-group" style="margin:0px;padding:0.4em 0.4em 0.1em 0px;font-size:1.1em;border-bottom:0px solid rgb(188,182,177);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span class="gmail-ps-text" id="gmail-HRS_SCH_WRK_DESCR100$0lbl" style="margin:0px;padding:0px">About the Job</span></h2><div class="gmail-ps_content-group" id="gmail-win0divHRS_SCH_WRK_DESCR100grp$0" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box"><div class="gmail-ps_box-longedit gmail-psc_disabled gmail-psc_has_valueasrte gmail-psc_nolabel gmail-psc_wrappable" id="gmail-win0divHRS_SCH_PSTDSC_DESCRLONG$0" style="margin:0px 0px 0.75em;padding:0px;white-space:nowrap;display:flex"><span class="gmail-ps_box-value" id="gmail-HRS_SCH_PSTDSC_DESCRLONG$0" style="margin:0px;padding:1px 0px 0px;display:block;vertical-align:middle;box-sizing:border-box;white-space:normal;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis"><p style="margin:1em 0px;padding:0px">Join us! Our <a href="https://atmoschem.umn.edu/" target="_blank" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(17,110,177)">atmospheric chemistry group</a> at the University of Minnesota (UMN) is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to work on space-based measurements for atmospheric chemistry with the new generation of geostationary infrared (IR) satellite instruments. The geostationary IR data will provide new information to understand the emissions and impacts of<br style="margin:0px;padding:0px">key atmospheric chemicals on an hourly basis, and this project will also inform planning for the forthcoming <a href="https://hr.myu.umn.edu/psc/hrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/google.com/url?q=https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/our-satellites/future-programs/geoxo/geoxo-infrared-sounding&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1780434845623661&usg=AOvVaw2s--Tqejld4H1puTlqsVRS" target="_blank" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(17,110,177)">NOAA GXS satellite instrument.</a><br style="margin:0px;padding:0px"><br style="margin:0px;padding:0px">The primary responsibilities of the position include: </p><ol style="margin:0.5em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 2.75em"><li style="margin:0.25em 0px;padding:0px">developing, testing, and interpreting IR trace gas retrievals in a geostationary context (65%)</li><li style="margin:0.25em 0px;padding:0px">writing and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals (25%)</li><li style="margin:0.25em 0px;padding:0px">presenting findings at scientific conferences (3%)</li><li style="margin:0.25em 0px;padding:0px">meeting regularly with supervisor and collaborative team (2%)</li><li style="margin:0.25em 0px;padding:0px">participating in professional development activities (5%)</li></ol><p style="margin:1em 0px;padding:0px">The successful candidate will be part of our dynamic research group at UMN while also working closely with our collaborators at other institutions. Our research group couples measurements with modeling to examine natural and human-caused impacts on atmospheric composition. UMN offers a rich and collaborative research environment with ample opportunities for professional development, in the heart of a large and diverse metropolitan area.</p></span></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail-ps_box-scrollarea-row" id="gmail-win0divHRS_SCH_PSTDSC_row$1" style="margin:0.9em 0px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(22,21,19);font-size:14.6667px"><div class="gmail-ps_box-group gmail-hrs_cg_groupbox_field_label_back" id="gmail-win0divHRS_SCH_WRK_DESCR100$1" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box"><h2 class="gmail-ps_header-group" style="margin:0px;padding:0.4em 0.4em 0.1em 0px;font-size:1.1em;border-bottom:0px solid rgb(188,182,177);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span class="gmail-ps-text" id="gmail-HRS_SCH_WRK_DESCR100$1lbl" style="margin:0px;padding:0px">Qualifications</span></h2><div class="gmail-ps_content-group" id="gmail-win0divHRS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>Pay Range:</strong> $62,232 to $68,000 annually</span><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">; depending on education/qualifications/experience</span></span></p><p style="margin:1em 0px;padding:0px"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please visit the </span></span><a href="https://policy.umn.edu/hr/postdocappoint-appa" target="_blank" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:none;color:rgb(17,110,177)"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><u style="margin:0px;padding:0px">Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates</u></span></span></a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.</span></span></p><ul style="margin:0.5em 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 2.75em"><li dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;line-height:1.2"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off</span></span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;line-height:1.2"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Continuous learning opportunities through professional training</span></span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;line-height:1.2"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans</span></span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;line-height:1.2"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts</span></span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;line-height:1.2"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">University HSA contributions</span></span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;line-height:1.2"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Disability and life insurance</span></span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;line-height:1.2"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Employee wellbeing program</span></span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;line-height:1.2"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Financial counseling services</span></span></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;line-height:1.2"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost</span></span></li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail-ps_box-scrollarea-row" id="gmail-win0divHRS_SCH_PSTDSC_row$4" style="margin:0.9em 0px 0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(22,21,19);font-size:14.6667px"><div class="gmail-ps_box-group gmail-hrs_cg_groupbox_field_label_back" id="gmail-win0divHRS_SCH_WRK_DESCR100$4" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box"><h2 class="gmail-ps_header-group" style="margin:0px;padding:0.4em 0.4em 0.1em 0px;font-size:1.1em;border-bottom:0px solid rgb(188,182,177);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span class="gmail-ps-text" id="gmail-HRS_SCH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margin:0px;padding:1px 0px 0px;display:block;vertical-align:middle;box-sizing:border-box;white-space:normal;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis"><p style="margin:1em 0px;padding:0px">Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.</p></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>