Research Professor: GHG Measurements & Modeling Lead

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Research Professor to lead and advance greenhouse gas measurements and modeling. The role encompasses setup, operation, maintenance of GHG observing systems and evaluation of networks, with emphasis on understanding source-sink dynamics in the earth system.

The successful candidate will lead collaborative research, co-advise graduate students, publish findings, and serve as PI on funded projects. A Ph.D. and extensive field experience are required.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a related field and ten or more years of experience testing, deploying and maintaining ground-based GHG observational systems.
• Nationally-recognized expertise with instrument calibration, field deployment and operation, including established ties with national and international instrument network leaders and a record of publication in this field.
• Strong communications and writing skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to work with a diverse array of collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group responsible for setup, operation and maintenance of ground-based GHG observing systems.
• Evaluate networks of GHG measurements and surface-atmosphere exchange using budgets and inversions.
• Lead and contribute to publications and serve as principal investigator for funded research.

Skills

Leadership

Research leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. in atmospheric science or related field

Tools

Ground-based GHG instruments

Atmospheric measurement protocols

Job description

Penn State University seeks a Research Professor to lead and advance greenhouse gas measurements and modeling. The role encompasses setup, operation, maintenance of GHG observing systems and evaluation of networks, with emphasis on understanding source-sink dynamics in the earth system.

The successful candidate will lead collaborative research, co-advise graduate students, publish findings, and serve as PI on funded projects. A Ph.D. and extensive field experience are required.