Atmospheric Chemist

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and retirement plans

Tuition assistance for you and your de

Paid time off

ECO Pass for local transit

Job summary

The Bates Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to measure and analyze emissions of volatile organic compounds from agriculture during the NASA FarmFlux campaign. The position is based in Boulder, CO, within CU Boulder’s Mechanical Engineering department and involves collaboration with NOAA CSL.

You will contribute to instrument operation, data processing, and the analysis of fluxes, with opportunities to publish results and present findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry or a closely related field.
• Experience with airborne field deployments for atmospheric measurements.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, setup, and calibration of the NOAA CSL LToF-PTR-MS
• Operation of the instrument for the FarmFlux deployments
• Data processing and analysis during deployment, including eddy covariance flux calculations
• Participation in FarmFlux science team meetings
• Dissemination of results through publications and conferences

Skills

Atmospheric science

Data analysis

Field deployments

Instrumentation operation

Education

Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry

Tools

LToF-PTR-MS

Field instrumentation

Job description

Atmospheric Chemist

Requisition Number: 73436

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 17-Jul-2026

Job Summary

The Bates Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow, who will measure and analyze emissions of volatile organic compounds from agriculture during the NASA FarmFlux campaign.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The postdoctoral fellow will join the Bates Lab in Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder, a group of researchers using diverse modeling and measurement techniques to study the sources, fates, and impacts of organic compounds in the atmosphere. The fellow will also work closely with the Tropospheric Chemistry group at NOAA CSL.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• preparation, setup, and calibration of the NOAA CSL LToF-PTR-MS
• operation of the instrument for the FarmFlux large aircraft deployments
• data processing and analysis during and after the deployment, including calculation of eddy covariance fluxes from measured concentrations
• participation in FarmFlux science team meetings
• dissemination of results to the scientific community through publications and conference presentations

What We Can Offer

The starting salary for this appointment is $70,000 annually.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and retirement plans
• generous paid time off
• tuition assistance for you and your dependents
• an ECO Pass for local transit

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry or a closely related field
• prior experience with airborne field deployments for atmospheric measurements

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.