A postdoctoral researcher position is
available in the research lab of Prof. Kerri Pratt (http://prattlab.blogspot.com; http://prattlab.chem.lsa.umich.edu/) in the Departments of Chemistry and
Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan. The Pratt Lab
uses aircraft aerosol time-of-flight mass spectrometry, chemical ionization
mass spectrometry, ambient ion monitor-ion chromatography, and numerical
modeling to study atmospheric chemistry, with a focus on aerosol, trace halogen
gas, and snowpack chemistry in the Polar Regions and wintertime environments.
The open position is associated with a
Sloan Research Fellowship awarded to Prof. Pratt. The post-doc position is
expected to include field deployments, likely to the Arctic and/or Antarctic. Postdoc
responsibilities will include participating in and leading field deployments of
the aerosol time-of-flight mass spectrometer, analyzing and interpreting field measurement
data, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and preparing manuscripts
for peer-reviewed publication. There may be opportunities to participate in
chemical education efforts.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a
PhD (by appointment start date) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a
related science or engineering field, with a prior research focus on
Atmospheric Chemistry. Fieldwork experience, experience studying aerosols, and
experience operating and troubleshooting a field-deployable mass spectrometer
(Aerodyne, single-particle, or other) are required. Strong written and oral
communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are necessary.
Candidates must have experience analyzing atmospheric aerosol field data with
demonstrated knowledge of mass spectrometry. Experience using MATLAB and
LabVIEW is preferred.
The initial appointment is for one
year, with renewal based on funding and performance.
Please email a CV, cover letter
(describing your research experience, interests, career goals, and fit for the
position), representative publications, and contact information for 3
references to Prof. Kerri Pratt, email: prattka at umich.edu. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Forbes named Ann Arbor, Michigan the
best college town in the US. Ann Arbor is 30 min from the Detroit International
Airport, a Delta Airlines hub with non-stop flights to many domestic and
international locations. Ann Arbor is ~4 h by train or car from Chicago, ~1 h
by train or car from downtown Detroit, and ~5 h by car from Toronto. According
to US News & World Report, the University of Michigan is the #4 public
school, #15 chemistry graduate school (#7 analytical chemistry), and #8 Earth
science graduate school in the US.
The
University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,
complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination
and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or
veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and
admissions.
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