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Postdoctoral Fellow, Aerosol Engineer

The Desert Research Institute’s Environmental Analysis Facility (EAF) in Reno, NV seeks a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research that focuses on the following activities: design, integrate, and characterize aerosol analyzers; conduct laboratory and field studies of aerosol characterization; participate in ongoing research projects; prepare reports and journal publications. The EAF is a chemical analysis laboratory equipped to quantify atmospheric contaminants in minute quantities

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, chemical, mechanical, electrical, optical engineering (completed by the end of July 2010); experience in instrument design, integration and characterization; experience in laboratory or field aerosol study; excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

For full position details and to apply on-line by submitting the following required materials, visit http://www.jobs.dri.edu:  

  1. a cover letter detailing how you meet DRI’s listed educational and experience qualifications;
  2. a summary of your research interests and career goals;
  3. a current curriculum vitae;
  4. a copy of unofficial transcripts; and
  5. names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.  To learn more about DRI, visit us at www.dri.edu or call 775-673-7332.

Posted 7/16/10

NESCAUM

Science and Technology Team Leader. NESCAUM, a nonprofit association of state air quality agencies in the northeast U.S., seeks an experienced professional with a strong background in air quality science and policy.  S/he will lead efforts to coordinate air quality and climate initiatives among the NESCAUM member states.

These activities require creativity, flexibility, and capacity to synthesize solid science with effective policy.  This is a high visibility position requiring effective communication skills. A Ph.D. in a relevant air quality field is preferred, as well as 5+ years experience in air pollution science and policy.  Relevant management experience is also a plus. The Science and Technology Team Leader will:  (1) provide vision for NESCAUM’s science and technology program (2) manage the day-to-day operation of the Team; (3) give updates and presentations at various forums, (4) direct major projects and initiatives; (5) interact with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, other federal and state agencies, academia, businesses, public interest groups, and other stakeholders on science and policy initiatives; (6) engage in fundraising efforts to support the Team’s agenda; (7) coordinate with NESCAUM’s Policy, Mobile Sources, and Climate and Energy Teams; and (8) assist NESCAUM’s Executive and Deputy Directors in overall organization management.  www.nescaum.org.

Posted 7/13/10

Postdoctoral Scientist.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT) Schools of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Civil & Environmental Engineering are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop instrumentation to measure particulate reactive oxygen species and deploy a suite of state-of-the-art instrumentation for measurement of air quality parameters.  The 2-yr position will be part of a large study that involves a multi-scale assessment of health effects of air pollution mixtures using novel measurements and models through a joint Emory School of Public Health/GIT project.  The applicant will work with graduate students and researchers at both Emory and GIT to produce the critical air quality data set for a large health effects study.  More details and application information are available at http://www.aerosols.eas.gatech.edu/ under Current Research Projects: 1.

Posted 6/30/10

Post-doctoral position in FTIR analysis of atmospheric aerosols

Location: IMPROVE Group at Crocker Nuclear Laboratory, University of California, Davis

This research focuses on developing and utilizing a Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) technique for quantifying organic (and inorganic) functional groups in atmospheric particles collected on filters.  Our goals are to use this information to improve current measurement technology and to understand the sources of organic aerosol, their atmospheric transformations, and their impacts on visibility in National Parks and other pristine areas in the U.S. This project is funded through the Interagency Monitoring for Protected Visual Environments (IMPROVE) program, which tracks the chemical composition, concentrations, and visibility impacts of atmospheric particles at over 150 pristine sites in the U.S.

The candidate must have a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field and must have research experience using FTIR and associated spectroscopic software. Ideally the candidate will have knowledge in atmospheric aerosol chemistry.  Interested individuals should e-mail a CV, graduate transcripts, date of availability, and the contact information of three references, to Dr. Ann M. Dillner (amdillner at ucdavis dot edu).  More information on Dr. Dillner’s lab is available at http://crocker.ucdavis.edu/users/dillner/. 

Posted 4/30/10

Senior Research Environmental Scientist – 12550
RTI International

The Environmental and Industrial Sciences Division members have extensive experience in chemical analysis, methods development, evaluation and validation, and analytical   proficiency testing. Will lead basic and applied research in the area of particulate matter monitoring and analysis and be tasked to increase the breadth of current research areas in particulate matter and assist in the creation of a Center of Excellence in the study of the causes and effects from air borne particulate matter.   

Qualifications/Experience:

  • 8 years of post doctorate experience in leading programs, developing new research areas, defining strategies
  • PhD in Chemistry or Environmental Science
  • Developing programs in some environmental air pollution, air toxics, source apportionment or modeling
  • Management of complex research projects of significant size ($100K+) related to air particulate monitoring and identification
  • Strong scientific background in PM2.5, PM10 or other environmental studies/courses
  • Writing successful proposals of significant complexity and size for government agencies, including various types of funding vehicles
  • Methods development and analyses using analytical instrumentation including XRF, OC/EC, IC, ICP, SEM/TEM, gravimetric analyses and continuous monitors

For a full job description, please go to www.RTI.org. Job code: 12550.  EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.   

Posted 3/24/10

Research Environmental Chemist – 12552
RTI International

Environmental Chemistry Department seeks a Senior Research Environmental Chemist. Will lead basic and applied research in air quality monitoring and analysis. While contributing to existing research programs, will be responsible for developing new areas of research in related areas: ion analysis and passive monitoring, with an emphasis on outdoor air quality and toxic gases, applying passive monitoring as a non-invasive alternative for measuring air pollutants in sensitive indoor environments, developing monitoring technologies to facilitate indoor air quality and human exposure studies.  Will develop research ideas of interest to existing or potential clients.  Need exceptional technical writing skills and experience writing and winning proposals to government agencies/commercial companies. Will generate revenue to be self-supporting, and support one/two staff, within two years of hiring.

Qualifications:

  • A Ph.D. or Masters in Chemistry
  • 6-8 years professional experience leading analytical chemistry programs/developing programs in environmental airborne pollution measurement/control
  • Strong scientific background in air monitoring, other environmental or indoor air quality studies.
  • Management of research projects of significant size related to air monitoring.
  • Experience in managing scientific personnel.

For a full job description, please go to www.RTI.org. Job code: 12552.  EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.   

Posted 3/24/10

Kent State University

Postdoctoral associate position for atmospheric aerosol multicomponent nucleation kinetics studies at Kent State University Atmospheric Chemistry Group (http://www.personal.kent.edu/~slee19/).

The central responsibility is to conduct aerosol nucleation experiments involving organic compounds, using chemical ionization mass spectrometers.  Background in atmospheric sciences or chemistry or physics or engineering, and strong experimental and communication skills are required; experiences with mass spectrometry and/or aerosol instruments are preferred.  Ability to work in a team, as well as independently, is essential. Please contact Professor Shanhu Lee (slee19@kent.edu, 330-672-3905, 330-672-3905 ) for more information.

To apply, please send your CV with names of three references, a brief statement of scientific findings and research interests, and electronic copy of major publications. KSU is an AA/EO employer.

Posted 3/8/10