Research Professor - Greenhouse Gas Measurements and Modeling

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State is seeking a Research Professor to conduct and lead research on greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements and modeling. This role will focus on understanding the sources and sinks of GHGs within the earth system, involving both experimental measurements and numerical modeling across various systems such as oil and gas production, agricultural systems, cities, and ecosystems. The successful candidate will also co-lead the measurement and analysis programs within a collaborative research group.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a related field.
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.
Established ties with national and international instrument network leaders.
A record of publication in this field.
Strong communications and writing skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to work with a diverse array of collaborators.
Ability to advise project graduate students.
Ability to lead a group of instrument scientists.
Ability to serve as principal investigator for funded research efforts.

Responsibilities

Leadership of the group responsible for setup, operation and maintenance of ground based GHG observing systems.
Evaluation of networks of GHG measurements.
Evaluation of surface-atmosphere exchange of GHGs using atmospheric budgets and inversions.
Lead and contribute to publications using these measurement systems.
Serve as lead investigator, as appropriate, for funded research efforts related to these topics.
Advise or co-advise graduate and undergraduate researchers working in these areas.