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Rutgers The State University Post Doctoral Associate in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Position Details
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Post Doctoral Associate |
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| Department | SEBS - Environmental Science |
| Salary | Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary | The Department of Environmental Sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a postdoctoral position to join Xiaomeng Jin's group to study the impacts of wildfires on air quality. The successful candidate will work with Prof. (Rutgers University) and Prof. (University of California, Berkeley) under NOAA Atmospheric Chemistry, Carbon Cycle and Climate (AC4) program. The position will involve using satellite observations, in-situ measurements and a hierarchy of models to study the impacts of wildfire emissions on the ozone-NOx-VOC chemistry over urban areas. The primary responsibilities include improving satellite retrievals of NO2 and formaldehyde for fire plumes, using these satellite retrievals to track the evolution of ozone precursors from fires, and studying the synergistic effects of pyrogenic and anthropogenic emissions on ozone formation over urban areas. The candidate is expected to write and publish results in scientific journals, and present research outcomes at scientific conferences.The initial appointment is 1 year, with the possibility of extension depending on the candidate's performance and funding availability.Please direct inquires to Xiaomeng Jin (xiaomeng.jin@rutgers.edu). |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 23FA0196 |
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| Minimum Education and Experience | The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Remote Sensing) by the time of appointment. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Background in atmospheric chemistry and/or remote sensing is strongly preferred. Experience with atmospheric models (e.g., GEOS-Chem, WRF-Chem) and remote sensing observations is desired. Skills in python, Fortran and the UNIX environment are also desired. |
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| Statement | Our group is committed to creating an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment. Applications from diverse background and under-represented groups are strongly encouraged. |
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| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Cook (RU-New Brunswick) |
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| Location Details | 1 College Farm Road New Brunswick, NJ 08902 |
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