- Postdoctoral Scholar - Urban Atmospheric Modeling
- Research Faculty - Urban Atmospheric Modeling
- Assistant Research Professor - Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
- Post Doctoral Scholar - Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
- Earth-Atmosphere Interaction Lab Researcher Positions
- Part-Time Shale Network Data Entry
- Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Climate Prediction in Support of Solutions and Justice, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science and Institutes for Energy and the Environment
- Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Planetary Science
November 22, 2022
Postdoctoral Scholar - Urban Atmospheric Modeling
The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State (University Park, PA) announces a Postdoctoral position in urban atmospheric modeling. The successful candidate will play a central role in the new, DOE-funded Baltimore urban integrated field laboratory, the Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative (BSEC). The successful candidate will contribute to the modeling of urban climate, air quality, and greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes and transport from urban areas.
Responsibilities:
- Setup, operation, and maintenance of a multi-purpose mesoscale atmospheric modeling system focused primarily on the city of Baltimore (e.g., WRF, WRF-Chem/CMAQ). The candidate may contribute to the numerical modeling of other cities in addition to Baltimore.
- Assistance with experiments to modify the modeling system based on observational studies (ecosystems, buildings, hydrology, ABL dynamics, and chemistry) being conducted by the BSEC research team.
- Collaboration with global-scale modeling activities (e.g., E3SM2 or other global models) to develop scenarios using projections of future climate change.
- Evaluation of the modeling system in collaboration with the BSEC research team.
- Frequent collaboration with multiple BSEC research partners ranging from students to senior scientists and from multiple institutions.
- Publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals as both lead and supporting author.
- Documentation and organization of the modeling system and model output in support of the BSEC research effort.
Requirements:
- Must provide proof of having met all degree requirements for a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a related discipline by the time of hire.
- Substantial experience in mesoscale atmospheric modeling and model evaluation.
- Strong communication and writing skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to work with a diverse array of collaborators.
- Experience with group management of research computing codes and data management is preferred.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and career goals, a CV including a publication list, and names & contact information of up to three references. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2022.
This position is funded for one year from the date of hire with the excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance.
The position will be available as early as January 1, 2023 and will remain open until filled. Salaries will be commensurate with education and experience.
The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.
November 22, 2022
Research Faculty - Urban Atmospheric Modeling
The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State (University Park, PA) announces a Research Faculty position in urban atmospheric modeling. The successful candidate will play a central role in the new, DOE-funded Baltimore urban integrated field laboratory, the Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative (BSEC). The successful candidate will contribute to the modeling of urban climate, air quality, and greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes and transport from urban areas.
Responsibilities:
- Setup, operation, and maintenance of a multi-purpose mesoscale atmospheric modeling system focused primarily on the city of Baltimore (e.g., WRF, WRF-Chem/CMAQ). The candidate may contribute to the numerical modeling of other cities in addition to Baltimore.
- Assistance with experiments to modify the modeling system based on observational studies (ecosystems, buildings, hydrology, ABL dynamics, and chemistry) being conducted by the BSEC research team.
- Collaboration with global-scale modeling activities (e.g., E3SM2 or other global models) to develop scenarios using projections of future climate change.
- Evaluation of the modeling system in collaboration with the BSEC research team.
- Frequent collaboration with multiple BSEC research partners ranging from students to senior scientists and from multiple institutions.
- Publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals as both lead and supporting the author.
- Documentation and organization of the modeling system and model output in support of the BSEC research effort.
Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a related field and additional research experience equivalent to at least two years as a postdoctoral fellow.
- Substantial experience in mesoscale atmospheric modeling and model evaluation.
- Experience with group management of research computing codes and data management.
- Strong communication and writing skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to work with a diverse array of collaborators.
- Ability to assist in the supervision of project graduate students.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and career goals, a CV including a publication list, and names & contact information of up to three references. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2022.
This position is funded for one year from the date of hire with the excellent possibility of renewal pending available funding and satisfactory performance.
Non-tenure line academic rank will be commensurate with the final candidate (s) qualifications and experience.
The position will be available as early as January 1, 2023 and will remain open until filled. Salaries will be commensurate with education and experience.
The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.
November 05, 2022
Assistant Research Professor - Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State (University Park, PA) has a vacancy for an Assistant Research Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to research projects focused on the evaluation of greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes and transport, with an emphasis on methane emissions from oil and gas basins. The successful candidate will analyze satellite and tower observations and focus on the integration of new observations and modeling work into estimates of greenhouse gas sources and sinks using atmospheric inversion methods. Evaluation of transport uncertainty via consideration of ensembles of models and data assimilation removal experiments and comparison of tower-based results to satellite-derived estimates are potential topics. Collaboration with students and research scientists spanning multiple universities and federal labs is expected.
To qualify as an Assistant Research Professor, the successful candidate should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: carbon cycle science, and ensemble modeling. and data assimilation, inverse methods, boundary layer meteorology, and atmospheric data analyses and have at least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience. The ability to assist Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars with projects is beneficial.
Requires a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or a related field by the time of hire.
This is a limited-term non-tenure line position funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent possibility for renewal.
The positions will be available as early as September 15, 2022, and will remain open until filled. Salaries will be commensurate with education and experience.
To apply, please upload a current CV, a cover letter, the names and addresses of three references, and a brief statement of research interests and long-term goals. Applications received by August 30 will receive full consideration.
The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.
November 05, 2022
Post Doctoral Scholar - Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State (University Park, PA) has a vacancy for a Post Doctoral Scholar. The successful candidate will contribute to research projects focused on evaluation of greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes and transport, with an emphasis on methane emissions from oil and gas basins. The successful candidate will analyze satellite and tower observations and focus on integration of new observations and modeling work into estimates of greenhouse gas sources and sinks using atmospheric inversion methods. Evaluation of transport uncertainty via consideration of ensembles of models and data assimilation removal experiments and comparison of tower-based results to satellite-derived estimates are potential topics. Collaboration with students and research scientists spanning multiple universities and federal labs is expected.
To qualify as a Post Doctoral Scholar, the successful candidate should have strong background in one or more of the following areas: carbon cycle science, ensemble modeling and data assimilation, inverse methods, boundary layer meteorology and atmospheric data analyses. The ability to assist Graduate with projects is beneficial.
Requires a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or a related field by the time of hire.
This is a postdoctoral position funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent possibility for renewal.
The positions will be available as early as September 15, 2022, and will remain open until filled. Salaries will be commensurate with education and experience.
To apply, please upload a current CV, a cover letter, the names and addresses of three references, and a brief statement of research interests and long-term goals. Applications received by September 15 will receive full consideration.
The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.
November 05, 2022
Earth-Atmosphere Interaction Lab Researcher Positions
The Earth-Atmosphere Interactions Lab in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State (University Park, PA) has one or more vacancies for Non-Tenure Line Faculty position(s) to be filled at the rank of Researcher or Assistant Research Professor. The successful candidate(s) will contribute to research projects focused on urban climate and air quality, and evaluation of greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes and transport from urban areas, and oil and gas basins.
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance and calibration of laser-based instrumentation for measurement of greenhouse gases and related species, eddy covariance, radiation measurement equipment and LiDAR instrumentation
- Quality control, organization, and publication of data
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: carbon cycle science, boundary layer meteorology, laser-based greenhouse gas measurements, eddy covariance measurements and lidar atmospheric profiling
- Experience with computer-based data management, ideally including familiarity with Matlab, R, and/or Python
- Demonstrated ability to assist graduate students with research projects
Education Requirements:
- The rank of Researcher requires a M.S. degree in atmospheric science or a related field by the time of hire.
- The rank of Assistant Research Professor requires a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, or a related field, by the time of hire, or a M.S. degree in atmospheric science, or a related field, plus at least 3 years of relevant post-degree experience.
Ability to travel to work with field instrumentation will also be required.
Interested Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and career goals, a CV including publication list, and names & contact information of up to three references.
These positions are funded for one year from the date of hire, with the excellent possibility of renewal, pending available funding and satisfactory performance.
Vacancies will be available as early as October 1, 2022 and will remain open until filled. Salaries will be commensurate with education and experience.
The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.
November 03, 2022
Part-Time Shale Network Data Entry
The Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) at Penn State seeks to hire an employee to work part-time on data entry related to water quality issues related to shale gas development and coal mining. The job would begin in Fall 2022. A candidate who could work on the project into the summer or longer would be preferable. The successful candidate will have good computer skills with knowledge of (at least) Excel and Word. Data input skills are needed, along with the ability to stick with and accurately complete tasks that require a strong attention to detail. Someone familiar with GIS would be desirable but not required.
The employee would need to be available to work at least 10 hours per week, on campus. The schedule could be flexible based on other commitments, but it would be desirable to establish a consistent work schedule with several multi-hour blocks of time during the workweek (Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm). Starting pay would be $15.00 an hour, with potential for an increase if the employee shows attention to detail and is efficient. As the employee progresses on the project, opportunities for data analysis could be provided.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
November 01, 2022
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Climate Prediction in Support of Solutions and Justice, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science and Institutes for Energy and the Environment
Co-Funded Meteorology and Atmospheric Science – Institutes for Energy and the Environment Faculty Hire in Climate Prediction in Support of Solutions and Climate Justice
The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science and the Institutes for Energy and the Environment at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in climate prediction with a focus on solutions and climate justice at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a faculty member whose research would use a state-of-the-art understanding of the earth and atmospheric sciences to advance the accuracy and precision of climate predictions. The faculty member’s research would be purposefully designed to benefit vulnerable populations. Thus, while the faculty member would pursue fundamental research to improve climate predictions, the work would be guided by the needs of vulnerable populations. This hire would fill a critical gap between our traditional disciplinary expertise in atmospheric science and the overwhelming need for climate science designed to help vulnerable populations adapt to climate change. This faculty member would benefit from strong interdisciplinary links to colleagues working in fields such as adaptation strategies, engineering, economics, urban systems, decision science, ethics, geography, sociology, and political science. This collaboration would be facilitated by the university-wide Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE), which is currently promoting interdisciplinary initiatives including climate, water and biogeochemistry, urban systems, and health and the environment, and the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI).
We seek an inspired colleague who will develop a successful externally funded interdisciplinary research program, be a committed and enthusiastic teacher and mentor of undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to enhancing department and college activities in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and become an internationally recognized scholar who serves the public and scientific communities. This position is part of a cluster hire in climate solutions. The hire will be expected to collaborate across departments and colleges. A Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a related discipline is required by the time of appointment.
The Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State relies on the expertise, sensitivity, and commitment of an inclusive faculty to enhance diversity, seek equity, and create a welcoming environment within our community. We are committed to nurturing a learning and working environment that respects differences in culture, age, gender, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, and religious affiliation. We strive to meet the needs of professional families by actively assisting with the partner-placement needs of newly hired faculty members.
The Department is part of The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and together we take an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/classroom in their diversity statement.
The Institutes of Energy and the Environment connects and supports interdisciplinary teams of researchers to solve some of the world’s most difficult energy and environmental challenges. Our world needs abundant, clean, safe, and affordable energy. Our planet needs to sustain a healthy, protected environment. Together, we find innovative solutions that advance our local, state, national, and global communities.
Applications must be submitted online through https://hr.psu.edu/careers and include: (1) a cover letter addressed to the search committee chair, (2) a statement of research interests and plans, (3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, (4) a diversity statement explaining how you will contribute to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at Penn State, (5) a curriculum vitae, and (6) the names, email and physical addresses of four references. Applications from women and under-represented groups are strongly encouraged.
The appointment could begin as early as July 1, 2023. Review of applicants will begin on December 15, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Kelly Lombardo, Search Committee Chair, at lombardo@psu.edu.
In welcoming every candidate, we strive to meet the needs of professional families by actively assisting with partner-placement needs.
June 24, 2022
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Planetary Science
The Department of Geosciences at The Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, PA invites applications for an Open-Rank, Tenure-Track or Tenured Faculty position in the field of Planetary Science.
The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) and, along with the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI), houses top-ranked research programs in geology, geophysics, geobiology, geochemistry, and interdisciplinary Earth systems research. Penn State’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is home to similarly strong and relevant exoplanet research. Building on decades of involvement with NASA’s Astrobiology Program, Penn State recently formed the Consortium for Planetary and Exoplanetary Science and Technology, including the Planetary System Science Center (PSSC), as part of a commitment to expanding research in the planetary sciences. The successful candidate will be part of this growing and interdisciplinary community with opportunities for service and leadership to shape the future of the planetary fields and interdisciplinary research at Penn State. The position is a co-hire between the Department of Geosciences and EESI.
Responsibilities:
We seek a colleague who will develop a vigorous and externally funded research program, advance undergraduate and graduate education by teaching courses and providing research training, and work to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geosciences.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the time of hire. While any and all areas of Planetary Science expertise are appropriate for this position, Penn State aims to expand involvement in the exploration of the solar system through NASA or international space missions. Connections to solar system exploration include a wide range of disciplines and research approaches, such as laboratory experimentation, analog research, computational research, remote sensing, instrument development, or through mission science team participation and leadership.
Application Instructions:
Applications for the position should be submitted online and must include: (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of research plans and vision, (iv) statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and (v) statement describing plans for fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within the department and the applicant’s research community. Additionally, we request names and contact information for four references. Appointment begins as early as July 1, 2023. Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact Christopher H. House, Chair of the Search Committee, at planetary@geosc.psu.edu.
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences relies on the expertise, sensitivity, and commitment of an inclusive faculty to enhance diversity, seek equity, and create a welcoming environment within our community. We are committed to nurturing a learning and working environment that respects differences in culture, age, gender, race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, and religious affiliation. In welcoming every candidate, we strive to meet the needs of professional families by actively assisting with partner-placement needs.
