Postdoctoral Associate

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Rochester invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate working with Professor Sean Crowell and his research group. The successful candidate will perform analyses of in situ and remote sensing observations of greenhouse gases and assimilate them into atmospheric inversion models to provide top-down estimates of surface fluxes and their uncertainties.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, conduct, and analyze research in surface fluxes of greenhouse gases and their drivers.

Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at professional conferences.

Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external partners as appropriate.

Assist in the preparation of research proposals and progress reports.

Mentor undergraduate or graduate students as needed.

Contribute to the intellectual life of the department through seminars, workshops, and collaborations.

Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences, Atmospheric Science, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field (must be completed by the start date).

Strong research background in atmospheric modeling, data analysis, carbon cycling, and optimal estimation.

Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and work as part of a team.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals is preferred

Interested applicants should submit:

A cover letter describing research interests and career goals.

Curriculum vitae (CV).

Names and contact information of 3 professional references.

Applications will be reviewed starting immediately and continue until the position is filled.

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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