Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 08, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post Doctoral Associate
Department	SEBS - Environmental Science
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Benefits
Posting Summary	The Department of Environmental Sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a postdoctoral position to join Xiaomeng Jin's group to study the impacts of wildfires on air quality. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Xiaomeng Jin (Rutgers University) and Prof. Ronald Cohen (University of California, Berkeley) under NOAA Atmospheric Chemistry, Carbon Cycle and Climate (AC4) program. The position will involve using satellite observations, in-situ measurements and a hierarchy of models to study the impacts of wildfire emissions on the ozone-NOx- VOC chemistry over urban areas. The primary responsibilities include improving satellite retrievals of NO2 and formaldehyde for fire plumes, using these satellite retrievals to track the evolution of ozone precursors from fires, and studying the synergistic effects of pyrogenic and anthropogenic emissions on ozone formation over urban areas. The candidate is expected to write and publish results in scientific journals, and present research outcomes at scientific conferences. The initial appointment is 1 year, with the possibility of extension depending on the candidate's performance and funding availability. Please direct inquires to Xiaomeng Jin (xiaomeng.jin@rutgers.edu).
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	23FA0196
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	The candidate must have a Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Remote Sensing) by the time of appointment.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Background in atmospheric chemistry and/or remote sensing is strongly preferred. Experience with atmospheric models (e.g., GEOS-Chem, WRF-Chem) and remote sensing observations is desired. Skills in python, Fortran and the UNIX environment are also desired.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement	Our group is committed to creating an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment. Applications from diverse background and under-represented groups are strongly encouraged.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/191941
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City
State
Location Details	1 College Farm Road New Brunswick, NJ 08902

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