Postdoctoral Researcher
Air Quality/Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling
The Air Quality Forecasting (AQF) Lab within Department of Marine, Earth, Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University (NCSU) is accepting applications for a post-doctoral research position. The position will involve the development and application of 3-D air quality models based on the Weather Research and Forecast Model with Chemistry (WRF/Chem) and the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) modeling system. The improved models will provide an accurate representation in transport, chemistry, aerosol, dry/wet deposition of major air pollutants. Example model applications include simulations under current and future year emission/climate scenarios to study impact of global changes on air quality as well as real-time air quality forecasting.
The successful candidate will have a recent PhD degree in atmospheric sciences or engineering with a strong background on atmospheric chemistry, cloud/aerosol microphysics, and meteorology, and also must be very familiar with FORTRAN 90 and UNIX/Linux systems. Experience in 3-D air quality/atmospheric chemistry modeling using air quality models such as WRF/Chem and CMAQ as well as parallel computing is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
The initial appointment will be for 1 year period, with a possibility for extension of 2 years depending on satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Salary is commensurate with qualification and experience. Qualified candidates should submit application materials via NCSU's online job site: http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/employment/jobapfaq.asp
Refer to position number: EPV 07-70-0718. Required materials include cover letter containing contact address and visa status (if any), complete curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, statement of research interests, and names and contact information for three references and sample publications. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. More information on the AQF lab at NCSU can be found at http://www.meas.ncsu.edu/aqforecasting/
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. In addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Dr. Yang Zhang, MEAS, NCSU, Campus box 8208, Raleigh, NC 27695-8208; email: yang_zhang@ncsu.edu.
