Postdoctoral Fellow
- Employer
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
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- Engineering & Mathematics, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Science & Technology, Agricultural Science & Extension, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 230205
About Us The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position with Professor Armistead (Ted) Russell’s research group. The Russell group specializes in air quality engineering and is pursuing the study of the air quality and health impacts of wildland fires as one of its main research tracks. Ongoing fire-related research activities include field studies, evaluation and use of satellite information, and air quality modeling including source apportionment and forecasting of fire impacts. Through active collaborations with public health researchers, the group seeks to relate smoke exposures to various health effects.Location
Atlanta, Georgia - U.S.A.
Job Summary This position will be funded by the Health Effects Institute for an investigation of the impacts of prescribed and agricultural burns on air quality and human health in the Southeastern US. The work is based on developing smoke exposure fields by estimating fire emissions from available burn data and satellite observations, simulating the contributions of those emissions to particulate matter and ozone levels using an advanced air quality modeling system, and combining the simulation results with observed air quality. Those exposure fields will be used by our collaborators in a large epidemiologic investigation to quantify the health effects due prescribed and agricultural burns. This position will provide the individual an opportunity to engage in many innovative research activities at a time when smoke exposure is a growing concern.Required QualificationsA Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science, meteorology or closely related field by the start of the appointment
Preferred Qualifications Experience working with smoke emission, dispersion, chemistry and transport systemsExperience with data analysis and managementExperience in air quality modelingExperience with wildland fire research
Some experience in studying the air quality and health impacts of wildland fires
Some knowledge in using satellite fire products
Required Documents to Attach- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- 1-Page Statement of Research Interest
- List of 3 References
For more information about this position, please contact Talat Odman at (talat.odman@ce.gatech.edu).
Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.
Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
A background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.
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