Atmospheric Chemistry Lab Research Scientist

Job Title

Atmospheric Chemistry Lab Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Meteorology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

 

Who We Are

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University researches the physical processes that influence and determine our climate as well as providing insight into how and why the climate changes. This is an enormous topic and covers spatial scales from atmospheric chemistry, aerosol particles, air pollution, cloud particles, with radii of microns, to large-scale atmospheric waves, with length scales of thousands of kilometers. Topics studied in the department include the physics of convection, climate variability, feedback physics, climate sensitivity, climate extremes, and regional modeling. Variability and predictability of climate on seasonal to millennial timescales, coupled ocean-atmosphere interaction, large-scale dynamics of the atmosphere and the oceans.

What We Want

The Assistant Research Scientist will perform research on a frontier relevant to air pollution and climate change – the formation and impacts of atmospheric aerosols. The position's research activities will include experimental studies, theoretical simulations, and field measurements. The selected candidate will be involved in the preparation for a major research proposal addressing climate change and air pollution. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

 

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: $60,000 - $62,000 per year

Required Education and Experience:

•  Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences or Chemistry is required

•  Three years relevant professional experience

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in Atmospheric Chemistry

• Knowledge in Chemical Kinetics

• Knowledge in analytical instruments for aerosol technology

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior Postdoc experience

Responsibilities:

• Atmospheric Research: Conducts atmospheric chemistry research. Preforms experimental studies, and theoretical simulations. Performs field measurements relevant to climate change and air pollution.

• Lab Management: Interacts with undergraduate and graduate students. Manages the laboratory for atmospheric chemistry research.

• Preparation for Research Proposals: Prepares for research proposals addressing climate change and air pollution. Participants in preparation of proposals relevant to climate change and air pollution. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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