RAP opportunity at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA
Aerosol Chemistry and Climate Connections
Location
Earth System Research Laboratories, Chemical Sciences Laboratory
| opportunity |
location |
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| 26.05.03.B5809 |
Boulder, CO 80305 |
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Daniel M. Murphy |
daniel.m.murphy@noaa.gov |
303.497.5640 |
Description
We use mass spectrometry and advanced optical techniques to probe the composition of particles in the atmosphere. The chemical content of particles provides clues to both their sources and to processes in the atmosphere. Our group uses measurements from both airborne and ground-based instruments. Some research possibilities for airborne research include the role of organics in particles throughout the atmosphere, chemical transformations in airborne dust, and the composition of ice residues. An important part of our ground-based research is to investigate how the chemical composition of aerosol particles influences ice formation, which has important connections to the aerosol indirect effect. Finally, we study the optical properties of aerosol particles in the atmosphere, especially single scatter albedo, and correlate those measurements with the chemical composition.
Reference
Murphy, DM: Journal of Geophysical Research 111: D23S32, 2006
key words
Climate change; Aerosol; Stratosphere; Troposphere;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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| $70,000.00 |
$4,000.00 |
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Experience Supplement
Postdoctoral and Senior awardees will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
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Additional Benefits
Relocation
Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.
Health insurance
A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.