Research Associate-Transportation and Air Quality Research (1-Year Term)

Date Posted: 06/19/2024

Req ID:38055

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department: Dept of Civil and Mineral Engineering

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Description

The Transportation and Air Quality Research (TRAQ) group in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto invites applications for the position of Research Associate (Limited Term) for air quality sensing, modelling, and related software development. The selected researcher will be responsible for the development of physical and empirical air quality models and will lead the air quality modelling sub-group within TRAQ.

Qualifications

Candidates require a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field. Demonstrated academic and research expertise in air quality, atmospheric science, chemical transport models, uncertainty and risk analysis, and programming and software development. Experience in statistical analysis and programming (Fortran, Python, Matlab, C++, and experience in shell scripting on UNIX operating systems, and parallel programming) is highly desirable. The candidate must have a strong publication record in the field of air quality modelling. They will have the ability to work independently and oversee research projects and will have experience preparing technical reports and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at local, national, and international conferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and generating new advanced spatio-temporal statistical and mathematical techniques for air quality.
• Leading the application of a chemical transport model.
• Assisting with the preparation of research proposals.
• Overseeing the work of graduate students.
• Working with multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional teams.
• Presenting research findings to PI and other members of the research team.

The candidate is expected to perform research with a high degree of independence and will design, direct, execute, analyse, and present in written and oral forms novel investigative studies that build on and/or take advantage of the resources and expertise within the research group.

Notes: 

• This appointment is for a 1-year term, with the possibility of renewal
• Supervisor: Prof. Marianne Hatzopoulou

Closing Date: 07/10/2024,11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Research Associate 

Appointment Type: Grant – Term 

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 — Research Associates (Limited Term): $51,543 – $96,643

Job Category: Engineering / Technical

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