While Michigan Tech continues to monitor and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, the University will not be posting non-instructional and general fund positions until further notice. If you have applied for a position that is no longer posted, you will receive an email with more information. We appreciate your understanding and strongly urge you to continue to visit the COVID-19 webpage for updates at https://www.mtu.edu/covid-19/. Postdoctoral Scholar Apply now Job No: 20092 Department: Geological & Mining Eng & Sciences Work Type: Staff Full-time Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI) Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Categories: Engineering, Sciences 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. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or mtujobs@mtu.edu. Job Description Summary This postdoctoral research associate will work on a new NASA-funded project to further develop and extend ultraviolet (UV) satellite-based measurements of volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. The postdoc will analyze SO2 measurements derived from several past and current NASA and European satellite instruments (including the Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer [TOMS], Ozone Monitoring Instrument [OMI] and Tropospheric Monitoring Instrument [TROPOMI]), estimate volcanic SO2 emissions, and merge data from different satellite sensors to develop consistent, multi-decadal records of SO2 degassing. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) The primary duty of the postdoctoral associate will be to analyze and interpret measurements of volcanic SO2 emissions using a suite of NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) satellite instruments. The postdoc will apply existing algorithms to derive volcanic SO2 emissions from satellite measurements on various timescales, analyze SO2 data provided by other project team members, develop techniques to merge measurements derived from satellites with variable spatial and spectral resolution, and interpret/apply the resulting time-series data in avolcanological context. Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements) A PhD in volcanology, atmospheric science, remote sensing or a closely related field. Required Experience (minimum requirements) Previous work experience on some aspect of volcanic degassing and/or satellite measurements of trace gases. Desirable Education and/or Experience Experience with accessing, processing and visualizing satellite measurements of trace gases.Previous publications in scientific journals on a related topic(s). Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements) Knowledge of at least one computer programming language used for satellite data processing and visualization (e.g., Python, Matlab, IDL). Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Proficiency in at least one computer programming language used for satellite data processing and visualization (e.g., Python, Matlab, IDL). Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills Work Environment and/or Physical Demands Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department. Required University Training: Employee Safety Overview Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training Annual Data Security Training Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed. Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1 FLSA Status Exempt Appointment Term 12 months Shift 1st Shift Pay Rate/Salary Title of Position Supervisor Professor Posting Type Internal & External Dependent on Funding Yes Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable) For consideration, the applicant should submit: Resume/CV, statement of research interests and contact details for three referees. Please contact Simon Carn at scarn@mtu.edu with any questions. Review of applications will begin July 15. Approximate start date of position is January of 2021. Additional Information Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements) Advertised: 24 Jun 2020 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Share this: | More Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Closes Postdoctoral Scholar Main Campus (Houghton, MI) The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to work on a new NASA-funded project to further develop and extend ultraviolet (UV) satellite-based measurements of volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Current Opportunities Position Location Closes Postdoctoral Scholar Main Campus (Houghton, MI) The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to work on a new NASA-funded project to further develop and extend ultraviolet (UV) satellite-based measurements of volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Powered by PageUp Subscribe to jobs
