What You Will Do

Put your expertise in greenhouse gas, trace gas, and aerosol measurements and modeling to solving important climate, decarbonization and emissions verification problems. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering in climate and energy that are important for national security. You will work in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division and will be primarily engaged with the Center for Aerosol-gas Forensics (CAFÉ) in the Water, Atmosphere, and Vulnerabilities of the Earth System (WAVES) Team. Our diverse team uses state-of-the-art in situ (laser absorption) and remote (solar spectroscopy) instruments to measure atmospheric greenhouse and trace gases and aerosols in situ and remote sensing in the field. Our team will support and enrich your research and professional goals through our outstanding breadth and depth of expertise in our team's respective fields. You will be expected to participate in field campaigns, publish results in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present your work at conferences. The term of the appointment is two (2) years, with the option to extend to a third year depending on performance and funding availability.

We seek a candidate interested in developing and applying skills related to greenhouse gas and trace gas measurements. Your research may include:

• Methane, ethane, propane, other hydrocarbons and nitrous oxide and their isotopic composition in oil and gas regions at multiple scales with our in situ (Aeris, Picarro, Ionicon-PTR-TOF-MS, Isoprime-IRMS, Aerodyne-QCL) and remote (EM27-SUN), and Bruker 125HR) sensors

o Deploy our mobile in situ and 3-D sonic sensors and use data quantify natural gas emissions from abandoned and active oil and gas wells.

o Calibrate and use solar spectrometers to retrieve total column greenhouse and trace gas mixing ratios at kilometer scales

• Greenhouse and pollutant gas quantification using field and signatures data

o Forward and inverse modeling of emissions at plume to regional scales

o Work with simple and complex model frameworks (gaussian/WRF) and inventories

o Develop of machine learning methods to quantify fluxes using cases for training.

• Evaluate the chemistry by which reactive trace gases are converted to aerosols

o Field observations of reactive organic gases (with PTR-TOF-MS) and aerosol chemical composition (SP-AMS) for DOE campaigns

o Laboratory studies using a photochemical reactor and/or cloud-chamber

o Using results to inform aerosol and ozone production

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Communication skills as evidenced by publications and oral presentations at conferences.
• An ability to work in a diverse and dynamic team environment.
• Proven ability to work on two concurrent projects, effective time management.

Education/Experience: Candidates must have received a Ph.D. within the last five years in a STEM field or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Research experience in greenhouse gas observations, atmospheric chemistry, carbon cycle science, civil and environmental engineering, remote sensing or experimental physics.
• Experience making field measurements of greenhouse and trace gases and/or aerosols.
• Interpreting and using field data to evaluate emissions and/or mechanisms
• Programing experience for merging data sets and data analysis (Igor, Python, R, etc.)

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants:

Applicants must submit their materials through LANL's job portal: http://jobs.lanl.gov. In addition, we ask that you also email your CV and a cover letter expressing your interest, earliest start date, and how you meet the requirements of the position to dubey@lanl.gov. No applicant is expected to have all the desired skills. Anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply.

LANL offers competitive salary and benefits. Details can be found here. Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman, or Frederick Reines Fellowships. For general information about the application processes and LANL fellowships refer to the LANL Postdoctoral Program page.
Where You Will Work

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The mission of the Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory is to solve complex problems of importance in environment, energy, and national security by using our capabilities in earth and environmental sciences. The division is a highly interactive, well-funded research organization with an annual budget of approximately $100 million and a staff of approximately 240. The core disciplines of EES Division include Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geodynamics, Geography, Hydrology, Atmospheric Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Computational Science and Geotechnical Engineering.

We are committed to work-life balance and personal/professional growth. Our creative and dedicated professionals are our greatest asset and we take pride in cultivating their talents, supporting their efforts, and enabling their success. Together we are advancing our national security mission. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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