Postdoctoral Research Associate — Air Quality Analytics

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Life insurance

Transit pass

Family support

Gym access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead data collection and analysis for mobile air toxic VOC campaigns. The role combines field sampling with lab work, using high-resolution mass spectrometry to quantify exposures and sources.

The successful candidate will manage mobile laboratory operations, coordinate with community stakeholders, mentor students, and contribute to publications.

Qualifications

• PhD required in relevant engineering or science field.
• 0–1 years of experience.
• Experience with ambient or lab atmospheric measurements.
• Knowledge of analytical software tools such as Python, R, Matlab, or Igor.
• Experience with mass spectrometry.
• Excellent scientific communication and publications.
• Valid driver’s license; office and lab work required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mobile sampling campaigns in urban and rural locations.
• Maintain CMU mobile laboratory and the instruments in it.
• Coordinate with and communicate results to community stakeholders and collaborators.
• Analysis of pollutant spatial patterns and determination of sources that impact communities and create pollution hotspots.
• Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Atmospheric measurements

Python

R

MATLAB

Igor

Mass spectrometry

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil Engineering; Chemistry; Atmospheric or Environmental Science

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead data collection and analysis for mobile air toxic VOC campaigns. The role combines field sampling with lab work, using high-resolution mass spectrometry to quantify exposures and sources.

The successful candidate will manage mobile laboratory operations, coordinate with community stakeholders, mentor students, and contribute to publications.