Postdoctoral Researcher

1 month ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Associate to join our research team at the Commonwealth of Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing experiments to sample and analyze particles, including designing and operating sampling testbeds, generating gas and liquid mass calibration standards, operating commercially available gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS) instruments, analyzing GC/MS data, generating and collecting particle-phase samples, and interfacing novel components using a variety of standard laboratory fittings and tubing.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute experiments to sample and analyze particles
  • Design and operate sampling testbeds
  • Generate gas and liquid mass calibration standards
  • Operate commercially available GC/MS instruments
  • Analyze GC/MS data
  • Generate and collect particle-phase samples
  • Interface novel components using standard laboratory fittings and tubing

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in a science or engineering field
  • Training, abilities, and interests in atmospheric chemistry and/or atmospheric science
  • Experience working in the laboratory and the field generating and collecting particle-phase atmospheric samples
  • Experience with gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS)
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, and creative problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience maintaining and operating advanced GC and MS instrumentation
  • Experience of data analysis
  • Strong publication record
  • Strong atmospheric laboratory skills, including familiarity with standard fittings, tubing valves, air sampling components, and generating and sampling gases in addition to particles

About Virginia Tech:

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.



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