Aerosol Measurement Postdoctoral Scholar Apply
The University of California, Riverside seeks applications for a postdoctoral scholar position. The postdoctoral scholar will work withgraduate students and the PI to perform mobile aerosol measurements of sub-10 nm particles within the Los Angeles metropolitan area throughan EPA funded project. The objectives are to determine city-scale sub-10 nm concentrations, generating a source inventory describingemissions from selected sources, and developing a target inventory that will highlight geographic areas with a high likelihood of havinghigh-toxicity sources. The project will provide opportunities for laboratory work, field work, and modeling activities.
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 instrumental approaches for measurement of atmosphericaerosols. Applications will be assessed using the achievement(s) relative to opportunity framework (further information below).
Requirements for the position include:
1. Demonstrated experience with atmospheric measurements;
2.Recent accomplishments demonstrating graduate-level and/or postdoctoral research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications;
3.Ph.D. in a relevant science or engineering field;
4. Licensed to drive regular vehicles in the U.S. or able to demonstrate that avalid driving license can be obtained within a few weeks of the start of the position.
Preferred qualifications include oneor more of the following:
1. Experience with analyzing data from field studies;
2. Experience with transmission orscanning electron microscopy;
3. Experience with statistical data analysis approaches;
4. Proficiency with software programsand programming languages including Julia, Python or equivalents;
5. Experience with dispersion modeling.
Applicants shouldnot hesitate to direct inquiries to Markus Petters (markus.petters@ucr.edu). Formal applications should include the documents below and sentto certjobs@cert.ucr.edu for consideration:
1. A cover letter
2. A detailed CV
3. Proof of Phd Degree
4. List ofthree references with contact information;
5. A statement specifying any career impacting circumstances to enable an assessment ofachievement relative to opportunity, specifically, delays or negative impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University ofCalifornia, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a memberinstitution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Itsmission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. Acommitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Review of applications will begin February 24, 2024 and applications will beaccepted until the position is filled. The duration of the appointment will be for two years dependent upon grant funding.
The postedUC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See table 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 publishedsystem-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. See campus compensation pagefor additional information. Salary will be commensurate upon education and experience in accordance with university-established salaryscales found on the Office of the Presidents website:https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t23.pdf
For more information on theCenter for Environmental Research & Technology, please visit https://www.cert.ucr.edu/.
The University of California is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by law.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collectivebargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additionalrequirements.
