Research Associate in Atmospheric Composition Measurements and Modelling

Research Associate in Atmospheric Composition Measurements and Modelling

Department

Chemistry

Salary

£36,024 - £44,263 per year

Grade

Grade 6

Contract status

Fixed term

Hours of work

Full-time

Based at

University of York campus

Interview date

29 April 2024

Posted Date

11/03/2024

Apply by

07/04/2024

Job Reference

13200

Documents

13200 Job Description.pdf (PDF, 321.7kb)

Role Description Department

The University of York's Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories (WACL) wish to recruit a Research Associate to support atmospheric volatile organic compound (VOC) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) measurements at the Cape Verde Atmospheric Observatory (CVAO) and to lead data analyses and publication of these data sets. This post forms part of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) programmes supporting observations of chemical change in the North Atlantic region. The post is available from 1 August 2024 for a period of 36 months. Further long-term extension of the post is possible, subject to review.

WACL is the largest dedicated atmospheric chemistry facility in the UK, home to more than 70 researchers. WACL supports an exceptional research environment, providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of interdisciplinary expertise. The Department of Chemistry, within which WACL sits, is proud of its Athena SWAN Gold Award and strives to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel.

Role

You will work (remotely) with the CVAO-based technical staff to ensure they are supported in maintaining the high quality continuous measurements of VOCs and NOx and harmonize the measurement and calibration procedures with other groups worldwide. You will also work with modellers based at various NCAS sites to interpret the data from the CVAO and other global data sets and with the wider CVAO project team including postdoctoral research associates and PhD students.

The specific

Lead the day-to-day measurement and data processing of VOCs at the CVAO and liaise with technical staff at the CVAO to ensure continuous, high quality observations traceable to international calibration scales

Provide support for the operation and data analysis of the NOx measurements at the CVAO

Analyse data and lead publications on emerging trends, seasonal patterns, and atmospheric impacts

To conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and to contribute to the production of research

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

A first degree in chemistry, physics or environmental / natural science and a PhD in atmospheric chemistry

Experienced in GC and/or GC-MS atmospheric VOC measurements and ideally also in atmospheric NOx measurements by chemiluminescence

Well-developed analytical skills, attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality measurements

Knowledge and experience of data analyses and/or modelling of large data sets

Highly developed oral and written communication skills

Ability to write-up research work for publications and to present to conferences

Ability and experience to develop research objectives and carry out individual and collaborative projects, planning and prioritising own work in order to meet deadlines

Ability to design and conduct complex experiments

Highly motivated and professional work ethic, with commitment to high quality research, a collaborative ethos and a willingness to proactively support colleagues and students

Ability to work closely with others within a team environment and to work independently using own initiative

Interview date: 29/04/24

For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Lucy Carpenter ([email protected])

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