Qualifications:The successful candidate must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Atmospheric Science, Applied Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline. The applicant should understand important processes affecting the transfer of solar radiation in the atmosphere. A familiarity with radiation transport models is desirable as well as a basic understanding of the role of radiation in climate change scenarios. A background that includes the measurement of atmospheric radiation or processing of radiation data is preferred. The applicant should have a background that includes basic knowledge of the interaction of solar radiation and with aerosols and proficiency in one of the common programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, C++, IDL, or MATLAB, and have good written communication skills. This long-term program has been running for over 17 years, funding of the position is dependent upon continued federal support that is renewed on an annual basis. The position will be filled based on qualifications with a salary in the range of $40,000 to $48,000 per year with benefits. Start date will be as soon as practical upon selection of a candidate. This detailed job description can be found at http://uvb.nrel.colostate.edu under Latest News. To apply, send a PDF of your CV, statement of research interest cover letter that addresses qualifications listed in job announcement and list of publications and three references by e-mail to [email protected]; or a hard copy of all documents to Rita Deike, Program Assistant, USDA UV-B Monitoring and Research Program, Colorado State University, 419 Canyon Avenue, Suite 226, Fort Collins, CO 80521-2671. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, applicants should submit by 5:00 pm MST, on November 30, 2011, for full consideration. Availability for an in person interview is required. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
Postdoctoral Fellow, UV-B Monitoring and Research Program (UVMRP),
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, CSU
The USDA UV-B Monitoring and Research Program at the Natural Resource
Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University seeks a full-time
Postdoctoral Fellow. The successful applicant will join a team of
scientists, engineers, and programmers and conduct research related
to the interaction of aerosols and gases with UV and visible solar
radiation. This position is supported by a USDA grant that funds the
UVMRP and operation of a UV and visible radiation monitoring network
that collects direct, diffuse and total solar radiation at 37
locations in the US, Canada and New Zealand.
