Department
About the Department
The Department supports a PhD program in Geophysical Sciences while offering undergraduate degrees in both Geophysical Sciences and Environmental Science which allow students to discover, learn, and share knowledge about the natural processes that have and continue to shape our world and other planetary bodies. The Department is committed to fostering an environment where individuals from all backgrounds can grow and become the unique scientists they wish to be.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Helps in leading research and engineering projects involving in-situ measurements for atmospheric science.
Leads the design and implementation of instrument modifications, including creating specifications and budgets, meeting with engineers, and overseeing testing and validation.
Participates in airborne research campaigns, including acting as liaison to leadership and other research groups and supervising students and other researchers.
As part of research campaigns, travels to field locations with the instrument.
Conducts laboratory and field research using optical spectroscopy.
Develops scientific findings based on measurements, leads on peer-reviewed research papers, and presents results at conferences.
Develops new applications of isotopic measurements in laboratory and field settings.
Helps in preparing proposals and reporting for federal and other grants. Communicates with program managers.
Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Contributes to facilitating and promoting a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.
Leads the contributions to scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
PhD in Geosciences, Physics, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience:
Field work with an airborne or cloud chamber instrument.
Optical spectroscopy, including design of new instrumentation.
Atmospheric science: interpretation of measurements from in-situ (aircraft, balloons) and remote platforms.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Optics and optical spectroscopy.
Broad engineering knowledge, both mechanical and electrical, as is typical for a PhD in experimental physics or other applied physical science.
Signal processing and measurement interpretation, including error analysis.
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
Demonstrated scientific excellence at the level expected for a postdoctoral scholar or research associate at the University of Chicago.
Creativity and drive in developing new research applications and in interpreting data.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, including in stressful field situations.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Working Conditions
Office setting – 50%
Laboratory setting – 50%
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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