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Postdoctoral Scholar Positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Environmental Cycling of Metals in the Environment - The Environmental Chemistry and Technology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct laboratory experiments and pursue scholarly publications in the areas of aquatic and atmospheric transformation of mercury and to participate in efforts to understand the speciation and transformation of platinum in the environment. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Prof. Jamie Schauer, Prof. Eric Roden and Dr. Martin Shafer and will have access to excellent experimental and analytical facilities. Qualifications for the position include a PhD in environmental chemistry or a closely related field, expertise in analytical methods for trace metals in complex matrices, and excellent writing and communication skills. The projects that support this position to advance our understanding of the environmental cycling of mercury and platinum provide an excellent opportunity for an energetic and motivated scientist. The position will be initially filled with a one year appointment that is renewable for up to three years. **

Source Apportionment of Atmospheric Pollutants - The Environmental Chemistry and Technology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to implement novel source apportionment tools to understand the sources of atmospheric pollutants including carbonaceous aerosols, atmospheric mercury, ultrafine particles and secondary aerosols. The successful candidate will work under the direction with Prof. Jamie Schauer and will work closely with Prof. Ben de Foy at Saint Louis University to advance the use of the source mapping of high time resolution atmospheric measurements using Concentration Field Analysis (CFA). Qualification for the position include a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences or a closely related field, expertise and interest in data analysis methods and computer tools, knowledge of atmospheric chemistry, and excellent writing and communication skills. The projects that support this position to work in source attribution of atmospheric pollutants provide an excellent opportunity to for an energetic and motivated scientist.

The positions will be initially filled with a one year appointment that is renewable for up to three years. Applicants should send a cover letter, a resume, and a list of at least three references to Prof. James Schauer at jjschauer@wisc.edu.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Posted 8/3/10

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:

a cover letter detailing how you meet DRI’s listed educational and experience qualifications;
a summary of your research interests and career goals;
a current curriculum vitae;
a copy of unofficial transcripts; and
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

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

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