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Pennsylvania State University Assistant Research Professor - Dept of Meteorology Greenhouse Gases in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State (University Park, PA) announces a research faculty position in greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements and modeling. The successful candidate will support a range of projects targeted at understanding sources of sinks of GHGs in the earth system. The successful candidate may contribute to both measurements and numerical modeling of GHGs from a variety of systems, potentially including but not limited to oil and gas production, agricultural systems, cities, and ecosystems.
Responsibilities:
Setup, operation, and maintenance of ground-based GHG observing systems, including both atmospheric mole fraction networks and eddy-covariance flux measurements.
Evaluation of field measurements to estimate GHG sources and sinks.
Evaluation of land surface flux models using both eddy covariance flux measurements and atmospheric inversions.
Simulation of atmospheric dispersion of GHGs to aid in the interpretation of atmospheric observations.
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a related field and additional research experience equivalent to at least one year as a postdoctoral fellow.
Substantial experience in field observational methods and studies of GHG sources and sinks using meteorological observations and models.
Experience with instrument calibration, field deployment, and operation.
Experience with large eddy simulations of atmospheric dispersion.
Strong communication and writing skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to work with a diverse array of collaborators.
Ability to assist in the supervision of project graduate students.
Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and career goals, a CV including a publication list, and the names and contact information of up to three references. Review of applications will begin on 25 June 2024.
This position is funded for one year from the date of hire with the excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance.
Non-tenure line academic rank will be commensurate with the final candidate(s) qualifications and experience.
The position will be available as early as July 1, 2024, and will remain open until filled. Salaries will be commensurate with education and experience.
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