Aerosol Chemistry and Climate Connections
This research explores how the chemical composition of atmospheric particles impacts climate by studying their sources, transformations, ice formation, and optical properties using airborne and ground-based measurements.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $70,000 per year plus $4,000 travel allowance; supplements based on experience; typical fellowship duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral and senior fellowships at NOAA Earth System Research Laboratories to study the chemical composition of atmospheric aerosol particles and their impact on climate using advanced mass spectrometry and optical techniques.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens; relocation and health insurance benefits included; applicants must contact the research adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity supports research at NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratories, Chemical Sciences Laboratory in Boulder, CO, focusing on aerosol chemistry and its connections to climate. The research involves using mass spectrometry and advanced optical methods to analyze the chemical composition of atmospheric particles. Understanding the chemical content of aerosols helps identify their sources and atmospheric processes affecting them.
Research topics include:
- The role of organic compounds in atmospheric particles throughout different layers of the atmosphere.
- Chemical transformations occurring in airborne dust particles.
- Composition analysis of ice residues in the atmosphere.
- Investigations into how aerosol chemical composition influences ice formation, which is critical for understanding the aerosol indirect effect on climate.
- Study of optical properties of aerosols, particularly single scatter albedo, and correlating these with chemical composition.
The program offers access to both airborne and ground-based measurement platforms, providing a comprehensive approach to aerosol-climate interactions.
