Research Scientist III Job at University of Colorado Boulder
Requisition Number:
46583
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
17-Mar-2023
Date Posted:
14-Mar-2023
Job Summary
The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) seeks to hire a candidate for a Research Scientist-3 position directed toward research in atmospheric aerosol remote sensing, with emphasis on wildfire smoke, volcanic aerosol, and global aerosol climatology. The candidate will work with existing data sets from NASA and NOAA satellites, airborne and ground-based sensors and collaborate in developing future mission concepts and methods of analyses and interpretation.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
LASP at the University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest research institutes at the University of Colorado Boulder. With a focus on solar, stellar, space plasma, atmospheric and planetary sciences, LASP employs both experimental and theoretical approaches to answer key science questions. Since its inception in 1948, LASP has developed, operated, and analyzed the data from scientific instrumentation for solar science, Earth atmospheric, planetary, deep-space, and Earth-orbiting spacecraft missions investigating the Sun, all eight planets, Pluto, and beyond. The progressive development of research capabilities and the use of innovative technologies in pursuit of emerging research initiatives ensures a continued leadership role for LASP in today’s growing “new space” era.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Work closely with LASP scientists and students on collaborative projects examining remote sensing data.
- Work with LASP scientists and engineers developing new concepts for future aerosol and cloud remote sensing missions and participate in applications for funding opportunities.
- Have a high level of interaction within the national, international and multicultural scientific community.
- Provide mentorship for junior scientists and students.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present papers at national and international symposia.
What You Should Know
- All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this full-time position is $123,500 - $215,000 annually.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- PhD in Physics, Earth, Atmospheric or Planetary Science, or a closely related field.
What You Will Need
- Twenty years or more experience conducting research on the Earth-atmosphere system using NASA satellite, airborne and ground-based measurements directed toward aerosol and cloud remote sensing. Preference will be given to candidates with PI leadership experience, with experience developing global aerosol climatologies, and in research related to smoke and volcanic aerosol.
- Proven Principal Investigator capabilities.
- Knowledge of atmospheric processes.
- Knowledge of atmospheric remote sensing.
- Knowledge of atmospheric radiative transfer.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills (both technical and non-technical).
- Knowledge of NASA’s Earth Sciences Program.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until March 17th, 2023.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
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