JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Science, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in air quality modeling and forecasting of extreme air pollution events, such as wildfires.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Experience using air quality modeling systems (e.g., WRF-Chem, CMAQ)
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Demonstrated data analysis and visualization expertise
• Experience working in high-performance computing environments
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Fortran and shell scripting
• Experience with model development and modification
• Strong understanding of physical processes related to atmospheric transport and turbulent mixing
• Demonstrated ability to compile, modify, and run complex models (e.g., WRF or other weather/climate models)
• Knowledge of atmospheric trace gases and aerosols
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently when needed

The successful applicant will contribute to a research project focused on advancing air quality forecasting capabilities, with a particular emphasis on extreme events. Key responsibilities include:

• Simulating regional air quality using numerical models (e.g., WRF-Chem, CMAQ)
• Improving wildfire emission estimates and smoke plume rise representation
• Evaluating model performance using satellite and ground-based observations
• Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Collaborating within an interdisciplinary team and presenting results at scientific meetings