Post Doctoral Fellow - Atmospheric Science and Chemistry mEasurement NeTwork; ASCENT Job Houston area,Texas USA,Research/Development

Position: Post Doctoral Fellow - Atmospheric Science and Chemistry mEasurement NeTwork (ASCENT) - (496828 )

Department
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Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Salary
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Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge inarea of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allowfor completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization.

Develops leadership and management skills.

Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experimentsor projects under control or supervisory responsibility.

Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.

May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.

May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.

May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.

Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.

May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Post doctoral researcher:
Leading aerosol measurements for James Flynn’s lab

The Flynn group is in search of a postdoctoral researcher to lead efforts in supporting the Atmospheric Science and Chemistrym Easurement NeTwork (ASCENT) site at the University of Houston. Thechosen candidate will lead the instrument operations including hands on activities such as QA/QC checks and maintenance as well asdata processing, analysis, and leading publications. Candidates should have a PhD in atmospheric science, atmospheric chemistry,chemistry, physics, engineering, or related fields, be well versedin the operation of aerosol instrumentation, subsequent data handling, and have a strong background in aerosol science.

Experience with Aerosol Mass Spectrometers and/or Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitors is strongly preferred. This position is for atleast 12 months with the likelihood of extensions but is grantfunded and is contingent on receiving external funding.

MQ:
Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in arecognized field of specialization that is directly related to thetype of work being performed. No experience is required.

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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.