Colorado State University
Pierce Postdoctoral Fellow
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, us, 80523
Working Title
Pierce Postdoctoral FellowPosition Location
Fort Collins, COWork Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office workResearch Professional Position
YesPosting Number
202401446APPosition Type
Admin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification Title
Postdoctoral FellowsNumber of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
40Proposed Annual Salary Range
$63,000-$70,000Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.Application Deadline
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/01/2024Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University is a large academic and research department in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. We currently have nineteen faculty members, eighty graduate students, over seventy full-time researchers and postdoctoral fellows, and an outstanding and dedicated support staff, that comprise one of the most research-active units at the university that is nationally ranked near the top of its field. The research team led by Professor Jeff Pierce conducts cutting-edge research on atmospheric air pollution.Position Summary
The project is a collaboration with Agricultural Economists, Alex Maas at University of Idaho and Jude Bayham at Colorado State University, to understand how changes in agricultural land use affects fine and coarse particulate matter (PM) in the US. The hired postdoc will assess spatially and temporal changes in fine and coarse PM methods for coarse PM using surface-based monitors, models, and satellites. The postdoc will also work closely with the economists on connecting the PM data to agricultural activity. The expected end results are formal publications disseminated in the peer-reviewed science literature and at scientific conferences. This position will report to Professor Jeff Pierce.Required Job Qualifications
PhD from an accredited college or university in Atmospheric Sciences or related field.Three or more years of graduate research experience conducting independent scientific research in the topic area related to air pollution.Preferred Job Qualifications
Expertise in analysis of satellite data.Expertise in analysis ground-monitor data.Expertise in analysis of chemical-transport model output.Expertise in statistical methods to combine data sources.Background in atmospheric aerosol sources, sinks, and transport.Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Job Duties
Research and Analysis
Collect satellite and in-situ observations of particulate matter (PM) across the US over recent decades.Collect model/reanalysis estimates of PM or run GEOS-Chem simulations of PM.Develop algorithms to combine model and observational data to determine best estimates of fine and coarse particulate matter across the US over time.Publication and Presentation of Research Results
This position will be expected to publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present results at scientific meetings and conferences, and publish and present summaries of results for the general public on the web, social media, and news outlets.Mentoring of Graduate Students and Undergraduates
Train and help mentor undergraduate and graduate students working on related projects.Collaborate with Research Partners
Work closely with agricultural economist collaborators on linking PM to land use and agricultural activities.Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).References Requested
Minimum Requested: 3Maximum Requested: 3
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Pierce Postdoctoral FellowPosition Location
Fort Collins, COWork Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office workResearch Professional Position
YesPosting Number
202401446APPosition Type
Admin Professional/ Research ProfessionalClassification Title
Postdoctoral FellowsNumber of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
40Proposed Annual Salary Range
$63,000-$70,000Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.Application Deadline
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/01/2024Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University is a large academic and research department in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. We currently have nineteen faculty members, eighty graduate students, over seventy full-time researchers and postdoctoral fellows, and an outstanding and dedicated support staff, that comprise one of the most research-active units at the university that is nationally ranked near the top of its field. The research team led by Professor Jeff Pierce conducts cutting-edge research on atmospheric air pollution.Position Summary
The project is a collaboration with Agricultural Economists, Alex Maas at University of Idaho and Jude Bayham at Colorado State University, to understand how changes in agricultural land use affects fine and coarse particulate matter (PM) in the US. The hired postdoc will assess spatially and temporal changes in fine and coarse PM methods for coarse PM using surface-based monitors, models, and satellites. The postdoc will also work closely with the economists on connecting the PM data to agricultural activity. The expected end results are formal publications disseminated in the peer-reviewed science literature and at scientific conferences. This position will report to Professor Jeff Pierce.Required Job Qualifications
PhD from an accredited college or university in Atmospheric Sciences or related field.Three or more years of graduate research experience conducting independent scientific research in the topic area related to air pollution.Preferred Job Qualifications
Expertise in analysis of satellite data.Expertise in analysis ground-monitor data.Expertise in analysis of chemical-transport model output.Expertise in statistical methods to combine data sources.Background in atmospheric aerosol sources, sinks, and transport.Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Job Duties
Research and Analysis
Collect satellite and in-situ observations of particulate matter (PM) across the US over recent decades.Collect model/reanalysis estimates of PM or run GEOS-Chem simulations of PM.Develop algorithms to combine model and observational data to determine best estimates of fine and coarse particulate matter across the US over time.Publication and Presentation of Research Results
This position will be expected to publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present results at scientific meetings and conferences, and publish and present summaries of results for the general public on the web, social media, and news outlets.Mentoring of Graduate Students and Undergraduates
Train and help mentor undergraduate and graduate students working on related projects.Collaborate with Research Partners
Work closely with agricultural economist collaborators on linking PM to land use and agricultural activities.Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).References Requested
Minimum Requested: 3Maximum Requested: 3
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