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Postdoctoral Scholar - Aqueous Aerosol Chemistry

Position overview

Salary range: Full-time position
The [posted UC salary scales] https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar- Employee, Postdoctoral Scholar-Fellow, Postdoctoral Scholar-Paid Direct, Fiscal Year. The salary range for this position is $[64,480]-$[77,327]. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Application Window

Open date: October 6, 2023

Most recent review date: Sunday, Oct 29, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

A postdoctoral position is currently open in the field of atmospheric chemistry. The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for conducting laboratory experiments focused on understanding aqueous-phase formation and transformation of secondary organic aerosols derived from biomass burning and biogenic VOCs. This research will leverage advanced instrumentation, including an oxidative flow reactor, real-time mass spectrometry, such as high-resolution aerosol mass spectrometry (AMS) and LToF Vocus-chemical ionization mass spectrometry (CIMS), as well as offline analytical techniques like GC-MS and LC-MS. We are seeking candidates who hold a Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences, or engineering obtained within the last three years. Strong qualifications and expertise in chamber experiments, mass spectrometry, advanced data analysis (proficiency with Igor Pro or Matlab), and instrument development are highly desirable. Further details about Prof. Zhang’s research group can be accessed at https://sites.google.com/site/qizhanggroup/.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences, or engineering obtained within the last four years

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

robust foundation and expertise in mass spectrometry, advanced data analysis (e.g., proficiency with Igor Pro or Matlab), and instrument development are strongly preferred. Further details about Prof. Zhang’s research group can be accessed at https://sites.google.com/site/qizhanggroup/

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter - Please describe our research interests and availability

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
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Job location

Davis, CA