Req #: 221917 Department: COLLEGE OF THE ENVIORNMENT: CICOES Job Location: Seattle - Other Posting Date: 05/08/2023 Closing Info: Closes On 05/22/2023 Salary: $8,200 - $9,148 per month Other Compensation: Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance. Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
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This position supports and helps lead the PMEL/CICOES Atmospheric Chemistry Program The position is located on the NOAA campus at Sand Point. The incumbent will conduct research on atmospheric aerosols and their effects on clouds, climate, and air quality in support of NOAA’s strategy to provide a better understanding of the complex systems that support our planet.
This is a Research Scientist/Engineer position within the CICOES/NOAA-PMEL Atmospheric Chemistry Group. The position is located on the NOAA campus at Sand Point. The incumbent will conduct research on atmospheric aerosols and their effects on clouds, climate, and air quality in support of NOAA’s strategy to provide a better understanding of the complex systems that support our planet.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will conduct research from ships, from land and from the laboratories at PMEL and develop new instrument payloads for UASs (40%).

The incumbent will write proposals, analyze data, write and publish manuscripts, present research results at scientific meetings and for NOAA administrators (50%).

The incumbent will supervise research technicians, manage budgets, and participate in outreach activities (10%).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PhD Degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Chemistry or Environmental Science

Equivalent experience can not be substituted for degree requirement

Two or more years of professional research experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with trace gas and aerosol instrumentation.

A proven track record of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.

Demonstrated ability to make progress on challenging research questions with only modest external direction.

Demonstrated ability and interest to learn and/or apply programming languages, such as IGOR, Python, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.

Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to colleagues clearly.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, interacting cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds and academic levels.
Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.