FTIR Organics Assistant Project Scientist, AQRC
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: February 7, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 10, 2025 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: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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
FTIR organics project scientist
Job Description:
The UC Davis Air Quality Research Center seeks an Assistant Project Scientist for the collaborative
Development of an active research program focused on methods for measuring organic aerosol including Infrared spectroscopy and Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitors (ACSM) and assessing trends, aging and sources of organic aerosol at US and international monitoring sites and field campaigns. He/she will help to determine research goals in consultation with the Principal Investigator. The applicants’ primary responsibilities will be data analysis and interpretation but may also perform laboratory experiments and generate lab standards. The applicant will also provide leadership, supervision and training for postdoctoral researchers, students and other laboratory co-workers.
The applicant will publish research results in peer-reviewed publications with the PI and other members of the research team. Additionally, he/she will participate in professional societies and conferences appropriate to his/her specific field of research and will serve as a reviewer of research proposals and scientific publications as appropriate. The applicant is encouraged to engage in University service activities such as guest lecturing and
committee service as time permits. Teaching classroom courses is not an expectation of this position. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Qualifications
- PhD in atmospheric science, environmental science, chemistry, environmental and chemical engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of research experience in atmospheric sciences.
- Previous experience and strong background in measurements of organic aerosols and statistical data analysis.
- Strong publication record.
- Previous experience with Fourier Transform-Infrared (FT-IR Spectroscopy, Aerosol Chemical Speciation
- Monitors (ACSM) and other mass spectra methods.
- Previous programming experience in R or similar language.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.
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- 3-5 required (contact information only)
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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