Postdoctoral Fellow focusing on Asian Aerosols: Molecular, Isotopic, and Optical Properties at Stockholm University , Sweden

The Department of Environmental Science and Analytical Chemistry (ACES) is a multidisciplinary department of environmental science studies, with approximately 200 researchers, doctoral students and technical/administrative staff. The department focuses on research and teaching across five major areas: chemical contaminants, atmospheric aerosols, biogeochemical cycles of carbon and nutrients, ecotoxicology, and analytical chemistry.

The position offers the possibility to acquire a broad range of analytical and conceptual skills within atmospheric science, isotope geochemistry and climate science. The post-doc would join an international research group and have full access to state-of-the-art field observation/sampling and analytical facilities. Our research-oriented department hosts a large and active body of postdocs and PhD students, recruited from all over the World. The successful candidate would also be immersed in the interdepartmental Bolin Centre for Climate Research, a national Centre of Excellence at Stockholm University.

Project description
Atmospheric particles such as combustion-derived black carbon (BC, soot) play a central role in climate change and air pollution, yet are poorly characterized. To reduce overall uncertainties, there is a need for observation-based constraints on both the sources and composition-related optical properties of both such carbonaceous and other aerosol components.

The post-doc would build on ongoing field-based work in both South Asia (India, Bangladesh and especially at the Maldives Climate Observatory – Hanimaadhoo, MCOH) and East Asia (China and the Korea Climate Observatory – Jeju Island). The project may leverage off our previous and ongoing work on chemical, isotopic and optical characterization of BC, OC, Brown C and other components to improve on both source apportionment and processing during long-range transport. This may be supplemented by novel investigations using a combination of isotopic and molecular markers of sources and ageing as well as a broader suite of aerosol optical and physical parameters.

The post-doc will be centrally engaged in international cooperation including field-based campaigns.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

We are seeking a highly motivated person with a completed PhD within the atmospheric, environmental and earth sciences, chemistry or engineering. Hands-on experience with operation and data processing of field-based aerosol instrumentation is an asset as is experienced in laboratory analysis using GCMS and isotope techniques. Collaborative skills, as well as proficiency in scientific writing, are highly desirable.

Assessment criteria
The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Örjan Gustafsson, telephone: +46 70 324 7317, orjan.gustafsson@aces.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST and Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
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