Michigan Technological University Hiring for Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil, Environmental Geospa at Houghton, Michigan Full Time

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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Job Description Summary

 

We are seeking applicants for a postdoctoral research scientist position at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) to advance science and engineering. The successful applicant will participate in a project funded by the U.S. EPA’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program. Successful applicants will join a transdisciplinary team of researchers studying rural community transition from carbon-based energy to renewable energy. The individual will conduct measurements and modeling of gas and particulate concentrations and meteorological conditions that contribute to outdoor and indoor air pollution in a neighboring community, which is home to an industrial waste incinerator, as compared to that in Houghton, MI where Michigan Tech is located. The appointment is for 12 months, with an option for renewal for one year contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

 

Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply ().

 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

 

1) Instrument and analyze the associated data from outdoor air quality sampling/sensing and meteorological measurement sites, deploy crowdsourced home sampling/sensing instruments and analyze the associated data, and supervise deployment and analysis of wearable technology for human exposure assessment, 2) Apply AERMOD for pollutant dispersion modeling and CMAQ for secondary air pollutant (ozone and secondary aerosols) modeling, 3) Present and publish research results, and 4) Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

 

 

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

 

A doctoral degree in atmospheric science, engineering, environmental health/exposure science, or related field is required. Degree must have been earned within the last six years.

 

A valid operator driver’s license is required.

 

 

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

 

Air sampling and sensing, associated data analysis, and laboratory analysis of air samples are required.

 

 

Desirable Education and/or Experience

 

Experience in the design and performance of the following air quality measurements is desirable: VOCs, SVOCs, NOx, SO2, PM2.5.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

 

Excellent communication skills (oral/written), including proficiency in the English language, are required. 

 

The ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries is required.

 

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a transdisciplinary team is required.

 

 

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities