Post-Doctoral Associate (Biometeorology)

Position Summary: The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to advance scientific understanding and predictability of the transport and fate of agricultural trace gases including dicamba, ammonia, nitrous oxide (its isotopologues and isotopomers), methane, and others. The successful candidate is expected to lead research efforts related to modeling atmospheric transport processes and to publish results in a timely manner.

Job Duties:
(10%) Maintain high quality environmental measurement systems including laser spectroscopy.
(10%) present findings at scientific conferences. Organize and administer meetings among collaborative groups
(10%) Perform field and lab-based measurements to establish high quality trace gas measurement standards
(70%) Archive data, perform data analyses, document experimental study notes and conduct scientific research on specific atmospheric transport topics. Perform atmospheric transport modeling and publish results in scientific journals.

Support: Funding for this position is available for up to 6 years and includes benefits in addition to salary.

Required Qualifications: Completed/near completion PhD in atmospheric science or related discipline (PhD must be conferred by start date of position). The work performed in this project will be related to environmental and atmospheric measurements and using atmospheric transport modeling to estimate the regional budgets of trace gas emissions including nitrous oxide and methane. The ability to use sophisticated inverse modeling techniques and Lagrangian transport modeling is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. degree with a focus in atmospheric sciences, micrometeorology, or related discipline. Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be a significant asset: trace gas measurements, biogeochemical modeling, chemical transport modeling, and hands on experience with the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF or WRF-Chem). The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to independently lead research projects and publish in peer-review journals.

The Biometeorology group at the University of Minnesota has an opening for a postdoctoral/research scientist. The successful candidate will help lead an interdisciplinary team to advance scientific understanding of the transport and fate of agricultural trace gases including nitrous oxide (its isotopologues and isotopomers), and methane. This project will use state-of-the-art trace gas measurement techniques at 6 tall towers, a lidar network for monitoring PBL dynamics, and inverse modeling techniques to estimate regional nitrous oxide and methane budgets for the US Corn Belt. There will also be opportunities to collaborate within the AI-Climate Institute at the University of Minnesota to advance inverse modeling using KGML techniques.

This position is in the Department of Soil, Water and Climate in CFANS on the St. Paul, MN campus of the University of Minnesota.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. This position requires that you attach: CV, a cover letter (describing research experience, career goals, your qualifications for the position), two representative publications, and contact information for two references.

This position will remain open until filled.

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HIRING MANAGER: Dr. Tim Griffis, timgriffis@umn.edu

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