Atmospheric Chemist

Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity

The Bates Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow, who will measure and analyze emissions of volatile organic compounds from agriculture during the NASA Farm Flux campaign.

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The postdoctoral fellow will join the Bates Lab in Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder, a group of researchers using diverse modeling and measurement techniques to study the sources, fates, and impacts of organic compounds in the atmosphere. The fellow will also work closely with the Tropospheric Chemistry group at NOAA CSL.

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for carrying out research tasks related to the measurement and analysis of volatile organic compounds during NASA's Farm Flux campaign. This includes preparation, setup, and calibration of the NOAA CSL LToF-PTR-MS; operation of the instrument for the Farm Flux large aircraft deployments; data processing and analysis during and after the deployment, including calculation of eddy covariance fluxes from measured concentrations;

participation in Farm Flux science team meetings; and dissemination of results to the scientific community through publications and conference presentations.

The starting salary for this appointment is $70,000 annually.

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Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry or a closely related field; prior experience with airborne field deployments for atmospheric measurements.

To apply , please submit the following materials as individual files:
Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and prior research experience. Resume/CV that includes all relevant experience and a list of publications. (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of PhD:
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment. During the application process you will be asked to provide the name and email address for one reference, from whom we will request a confidential letter of recommendation immediately following the submission of your complete application.

For consideration, please apply by July 17, 2026.

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