Aerosol Flux Postdoctoral Scholar Apply
The University of California, Riverside seeks applications for a postdoctoral scholar position. The postdoctoral scholar will lead tocarry out high-resolution large eddy simulation studies to relate simulated turbulent aerosol flux measurements to prescribed aerosolsurface exchange rates and analyze and evaluate turbulent aerosol flux measurements from a variety of field campaigns.
The BournsCollege of Engineering, Center for Environmental Research & Technology (CE-CERT)s mission is to be a recognized leader inenvironmental education, a collaborator with industry and government to improve the technical basis for regulations and policy, a creativesource of new technology, and a contributor to a better understanding of the environment. Established in 1992 and now operating as thelargest research center at the University of California at Riverside, CE-CERT brings together multiple disciplines throughout campus toaddress societys most pressing environmental challenges in air quality, climate change, energy, and transportation. CE-CERTsactivities encompass all three aspects of the University of Californias overarching mission: research, education, and publicservice.
Candidates must have strong analytical skills and experience with running atmospheric models. Applications will be assessedusing the achievement(s) relative to opportunity framework (further information below).
Requirements for the positioninclude:
- Demonstrated experience with running atmospheric models;
2. Recent accomplishmentsdemonstrating graduate-level and/or postdoctoral research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications;
3. Ph.D. in a relevant scienceor engineering field;
Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following:
- Experience withlarge eddy simulation;
2. Experience with analyzing data from field studies;
3. Experience with eddy-covariance fluxmeasurements;
4. Experience with statistical data analysis approaches;
5. Proficiency with software programs and programminglanguages including Julia, Python or equivalents
Applicants should not hesitate to direct inquiries to Markus Petters(markus.petters@ucr.edu). Formal applications should include the documents below and sent to certjobs@cert.ucr.edu for consideration:
- A cover letter;
2. A detailed CV;
3. Proof of Phd Degree
4. List of three references with contactinformation;
5. A statement specifying any career impacting circumstances to enable an assessment of achievement relative toopportunity, specifically, delays or negative impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of California, Riverside is aworld-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the AmericanAssociation of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission isexplicitly linkedto providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is apreferred qualification.
Review of applications will begin February 24, 2024 and applications will be accepted until the position isfilled. The duration of the appointment will be for two years dependent upon grant funding.
The posted UC salary scales set theminimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. Seetable 23. The salary range for this position is $64,480 $77,327.Off-scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at thedesignated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. See campus compensation page for additionalinformation. Salary will be commensurate upon education and experience in accordance with university-established salary scales found on theOffice of the Presidentswebsite:https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t23.pdf
For more information onthe Center for Environmental Research & Technology, please visit https://www.cert.ucr.edu/.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements,as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
