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Postdoctoral Fellow
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| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Public & Environmental Affairs |
| Position Summary | POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY, OR BIOGEOCHEMISTRY O’NEILL SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON Description: We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary research team studying the terrestrial-atmospheric exchange of reactive nitrogen oxides in forested environments. This successful applicant will work collaboratively with three research groups – Jonathan Raff’s atmospheric chemistry lab (IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs), Richard Phillips’ soil biogeochemistry lab (IU Biology) and Jeff Geddes’ remote sensing and atmospheric modeling lab at Boston University – as part of an NSF-funded project aimed at measuring soil fluxes of reactive N from forest soils. The overarching goals of the project are to develop parameterizations for soil microbial emissions from soil and study their impact on the oxidative capacity of the atmosphere. Recent work has demonstrated that soil emissions and deposition of nitrogen oxides such as NOx and HONO can have important influences on atmospheric composition in forested regions; however, these processes are inaccurately represented in atmospheric chemistry models. The postdoc will work primarily in the Raff laboratory to carry out both field and laboratory experiments aimed at measuring fluxes of reactive gases to and from soil and studying the impact of environmental variables on these fluxes. Specifically, the researcher will establish geospatial trends in soil emissions using soil collected from across the U.S.A., carry out field campaigns to measure fluxes in mixed deciduous forests, and investigate the exchange of these gases with the forest canopy. Techniques employed in this work include chemical ionization mass spectrometry, chemiluminescence analysis, cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy for measuring trace-gases. In addition, the candidate will gain experience using several methods for measuring surface fluxes in the field. The successful candidate will have opportunities to attend conferences, participate in grant and manuscript writing, develop mentoring skills, and participate in outreach activities. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, soil biogeochemistry or related field is required – completed before the start date. The candidate will have demonstrated expertise in using and maintaining mass spectrometry and/or spectroscopic techniques to study chemical processes. Additional desirable skills include programming experience (e.g., R, Python, etc.) for programing instrument data collection and analyzing large datasets. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and will show promise as a group leader and mentor to graduate and undergraduate students. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Full benefits included. Start date: Start date is negotiable, although we prefer that the successful candidate start in June 2023. The appointment is initially for a one-year period, renewable for two additional years based on satisfactory performance. To apply: Please complete the online application: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/18116 . Please submit: 1) a letter of application describing your research/educational background, why you’re interested in the position, and the date you are available to start and 2) your curriculum vita, and 3) the names and contact info (including email addresses) of three references. Applications received by May 3, 2023, will receive full consideration. For questions about the position, feel free to email the search committee chair, Dr. Jonathan Raff (JDRaff@indiana.edu). Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. |
| Basic Qualifications | Qualifications: A Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, soil biogeochemistry or related field is required – completed before the start date. The candidate will have demonstrated expertise in using and maintaining mass spectrometry and/or spectroscopic techniques to study chemical processes. Additional desirable skills include programming experience (e.g., R, Python, etc.) for programing instrument data collection and analyzing large datasets. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and will show promise as a group leader and mentor to graduate and undergraduate students. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Dr. Jonathan Raff (JDRaff@indiana.edu) |
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| For Best Consideration Date | 05/03/2023 |
| Expected Start Date | 06/01/2023 |
| OAA # | IU-100388-2023 |
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