Employment Opportunities
Columbia University, Associate Research Scientist in Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Connections
The Climate School of Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist position to study Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Connections. Atmospheric chemistry is inextricably linked to climate. Many reactive atmospheric constituents influence radiation and clouds. Meteorology transports short lived climate forcers and their precursors as well as influences their removal from the atmosphere and emission from natural sources like vegetation and lightning. Emissions of short and long-lived climate forcers and their precursors also change with human activity. We investigate the influence of the interplay between anthropogenic and natural processes on reactive gases and aerosols on global scales and timescales of years to millennia. This research opportunity seeks an applicant that is interested in global-scale gaseous chemical mechanism related to ozone, methane, reactive carbon and nitrogen species, and investigating Earth system processes related to vegetation, the ocean, fires, and/or ice, and the impacts on oxidation, air pollution, climate forcing, and stratospheric processes, such as heterogeneous chemistry and multiphase chemistry, via atmospheric chemistry. A strong background or interest in modeling is required.
The researcher will be heavily involved in the coupling of a medium complexity gas-phase chemical scheme into the NASA GISS Earth System Model. Model development, and evaluation are part of the tasks. The specific science focus within the general topics listed above can be suggested by the applicant.
The researcher will present this work at professional meetings and through peer-reviewed publications, while contributing to broader team efforts.
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Physics, Chemistry, Earth System Science or a directly related discipline is required by the start of the appointment.
- Strong programming skills are a requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-doctoral experience and demonstrated experience in Earth System Science, Gas-phase chemistry modeling, or similar.
- Fluency in Python.
- Familiarity with Fortran.
- Experience developing, running and analyzing global climate simulations on high performance computing platforms.
- Demonstrated experience in statistical/mathematical analyses of model output and/or observational datasets.
- Excellent command of the English language (verbal and written) and strong communication skills are desired.
Application Information:
Applications must include: (a) curriculum vitae (b) statement of research (optional) (c) names of at least three references who may be asked to provide letters.
For information on how to apply for this position, please see the Columbia University Academic Search posting.
EEO Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Posted 2024-08-01. Open until filled.
