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1st October 2005, 06:25 AM
PHD position organic aerosol particles:
atmospheric sources and processing
Job description
Fine particles in the troposphere impact earth's climate and human
health. We offer a PhD position dealing with organic particulate matter
in the troposphere. The PHD-position is part of a new junior research
group that focuses on the identification of sources and atmospheric
processing of aerosol particles. Identifying the source of aerosol
particles is essential for their control, if the source is anthropogenic
and is crucial in understanding natural environmental processes if the
source is biogenic. The PHD will focus on the development of a novel
technique for measurements of the organic aerosol component. The aim is
to identify particle sources and to investigate particle processing and
transport in the atmosphere.
Tasks:
The work includes development of a new analytical technique for
measurements of organic aerosol particles combining mass spectrometry
and gas chromatography. This new instrument will be developed in close
collaboration with a US research company. Further tasks are the
conduction of test experiments at the simulation chambers of our
institute (http://www.fz-juelich.de/icg/icg-ii/research/), collection
and measurements of atmospheric samples, and interpretation of the
results with respect to atmospheric relevance.
You are expected to present the results at international workshops and
conferences, and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals.
About us
The Research Centre Juelich is a multidisciplinary centre with more than
4200 employees working on a broad spectrum of research topics. The
multidisciplinary orientation of the centre represents an opportunity:
Pressing problems, such as long-term environmentally compatible energy
supply or environmental protection, can be dealt beyond individual
disciplines and have become the basis for work at the centre. At the
Troposphere Institute (ICG II) we study the physical and chemical
processes in the atmosphere that are responsible for the conversion,
distribution and removal of trace substances. This work is performed
with the aid of experimental field studies, simulation experiments and
model calculations.
Qualifications
An academic qualification equivalent to a German Diplom or a Master's
degree in the field of physics, chemistry, or a related discipline is
required. The candidate should have a firm interest in atmospheric
sciences. Fluent English (written and spoken) and experience in
experimental developments is desired.
The position is offered for three years, with payment according to a
civil service position (BAT IIa/2). The starting date is as soon as
possible.
Please submit your application, preferably in electronic form (pdf), to
Dr. Astrid Kiendler-Scharr
Forschungszentrum Juelich
Institute of Chemistry and Dynamics of the Geosphere
ICG-II Troposphere
52425 Juelich
Germany
Phone: +49 2461 61 4185
E-Mail: a.kiendler-scharr@fz-juelich.de
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atmospheric sources and processing
Job description
Fine particles in the troposphere impact earth's climate and human
health. We offer a PhD position dealing with organic particulate matter
in the troposphere. The PHD-position is part of a new junior research
group that focuses on the identification of sources and atmospheric
processing of aerosol particles. Identifying the source of aerosol
particles is essential for their control, if the source is anthropogenic
and is crucial in understanding natural environmental processes if the
source is biogenic. The PHD will focus on the development of a novel
technique for measurements of the organic aerosol component. The aim is
to identify particle sources and to investigate particle processing and
transport in the atmosphere.
Tasks:
The work includes development of a new analytical technique for
measurements of organic aerosol particles combining mass spectrometry
and gas chromatography. This new instrument will be developed in close
collaboration with a US research company. Further tasks are the
conduction of test experiments at the simulation chambers of our
institute (http://www.fz-juelich.de/icg/icg-ii/research/), collection
and measurements of atmospheric samples, and interpretation of the
results with respect to atmospheric relevance.
You are expected to present the results at international workshops and
conferences, and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals.
About us
The Research Centre Juelich is a multidisciplinary centre with more than
4200 employees working on a broad spectrum of research topics. The
multidisciplinary orientation of the centre represents an opportunity:
Pressing problems, such as long-term environmentally compatible energy
supply or environmental protection, can be dealt beyond individual
disciplines and have become the basis for work at the centre. At the
Troposphere Institute (ICG II) we study the physical and chemical
processes in the atmosphere that are responsible for the conversion,
distribution and removal of trace substances. This work is performed
with the aid of experimental field studies, simulation experiments and
model calculations.
Qualifications
An academic qualification equivalent to a German Diplom or a Master's
degree in the field of physics, chemistry, or a related discipline is
required. The candidate should have a firm interest in atmospheric
sciences. Fluent English (written and spoken) and experience in
experimental developments is desired.
The position is offered for three years, with payment according to a
civil service position (BAT IIa/2). The starting date is as soon as
possible.
Please submit your application, preferably in electronic form (pdf), to
Dr. Astrid Kiendler-Scharr
Forschungszentrum Juelich
Institute of Chemistry and Dynamics of the Geosphere
ICG-II Troposphere
52425 Juelich
Germany
Phone: +49 2461 61 4185
E-Mail: a.kiendler-scharr@fz-juelich.de
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