6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 From: Valentina Aquila <aquila@xxxxxxxxxxxx> The Department of Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University seeks a full-time research fellow in the fields of atmospheric aerosol modeling. The research fellow will join the NASA-sponsored project â??Tracking volcanic gases from magma reservoir to the atmosphere: identifying precursors and optimizing models and satellite observations for future major eruptionsâ??. Within this project, the research fellow will work on characterizing the role of volcanic ash in the development of mixed ash/sulfate plumes in the NASA GEOS Earth System Model using satellite and in-situ observations, as well as the output of a plume model. Responsibilities: Specific duties of the position include: - Model development and implementation in FORTRAN and Python. - Use of remote sensing data. - Analysis of climate model output. - Presentation of results at scientific meetings and publication in scientific journals - Mentoring of graduate and/or undergraduate students. This is a 1-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal based on the availability of funding and satisfactory progress. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position will be based at American University in Washington, DC, and will be supervised by Dr. Valentina Aquila. The review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications via: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://apply.interfolio.com/96865__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!LETBIlIUylSKveet27M7vmckrn6Z8aHWZBI4aup9-uxV9Ofc8JM2nBdb2LW5b_c$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://apply.interfolio.com/96865__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!PPARuOgXM-80McxGeM-JEJ6SOxoNmKRZM-wTUb_2TMwpRrqed9Jg_JP-_wJk2m0$> Salary is commensurate with experience. Qualifications The ideal candidate should have a PhD in atmospheric science, geology, geoscience, geography, environmental engineering, physics, or another field relevant to aerosol and/or volcanic plume modeling at the time of the start of the position. Highly qualified applicants with a masterâ??s degree and at least two years of relevant experience will be considered. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate an academic record of independent research and a strong interest in interdisciplinary studies, as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong programming skills are essential. Application Instructions Required Documents - A cover letter detailing the applicant's interest in the position and highlighting relevant skills. Please include examples of relevant work. - A CV that includes educational information, quantitative training, data analysis skills (including level of proficiency with relevant programs and languages), and publications. We welcome candidates with unconventional career paths. - Names and contact information for 3 references. Please contact Dr. Valentina Aquila (aquila@xxxxxxxxxxxx) for questions. 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 ------------------------------
