Postdoctoral Science Fellow – World Methane — Penn State Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

July 28, 2022

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The Postdoctoral Science Fellow, World Methane will work on quantifying methane emissions from (together with however not restricted to) the oil and gasoline sector. The guy will work on methane emissions stock growth, methane supply attribution, and knowledge analytics associated to the scientific targets of MethaneSAT and EDF.

Date posted

July 27, 2022 3:30 pm

Software deadline

Aug. 27, 2022 5:00 pm

Group

The Environmental Protection Fund

Location

Job description

The Workplace of Chief Scientist (OCS) is the nexus of science at Environmental Protection Fund (EDF), making certain that the science that’s the spine for all EDF coverage positions relies on the very best obtainable info. To be only on this position, OCS gives programmatic assist for all scientists at EDF and fosters relationships with scientists outdoors the group. The OCS group works on initiatives throughout all of EDF’s packages, translating pure and social science primary and utilized analysis into actionable concepts for colleagues who’re designing packages and initiatives.The Fellow will work with OCS and report back to a Lead Senior Scientist in OCS.

EDF has set an formidable aim to realize a forty five% minimize in international methane air pollution from the Oil and Fuel provide chain by 2025 in an effort to cut back the speed of warming we’ll expertise over the following 20 years, equal to closing one third of the world’s coal fired energy crops. In an effort to map and quantify methane emissions globally, a brand new satellite tv for pc mission – MethaneSAT is being developed by a wholly-owned subsidiary of EDF, which is able to present quantitative methane emissions knowledge protecting nearly all of international oil and gasoline manufacturing.

EDF’s OCS seeks a current Ph.D. recipient with confirmed analysis, evaluation, and writing expertise to work collaboratively with scientists and technologists from MethaneSAT and EDF and exterior companions to quantify methane emissions from the worldwide oil and gasoline sector utilizing state-of-the-art measurement and modeling approaches. The Postdoctoral Science Fellow will report back to a Lead Senior Scientist within the Workplace of the Chief Scientist.

Total Operate

The Postdoctoral Science Fellow, World Methane will work on quantifying methane emissions from (together with however not restricted to) the oil and gasoline sector. The guy will work on methane emissions stock growth, methane supply attribution, and knowledge analytics associated to the scientific targets of MethaneSAT and EDF.

Key Obligations

Duties will embrace however aren’t restricted to:

Lead and take part within the preparation of scientific papers and studies.
Conduct rigorous analysis and evaluation of quantitative oil and gasoline methane emissions knowledge and emission sources, using current and deliberate multi-scale measurement knowledge from satellites, airborne, and ground-based remark platforms.
Develop and/or replace complete stock of anthropogenic methane emissions with a concentrate on oil and gasoline sector.
Contribute to the event and analytics of methane supply attribution for MethaneAIR and MethaneSAT.
Carry out geospatial, statistical, and different superior analyses in assist of distant sensing and methane science questions.
Present scientific experience in assist of different EDF oil and gasoline methane emissions workstreams and stakeholders on an as-needed foundation.
Characterize EDF in exterior conferences with a excessive diploma of professionalism.
Take part in advancing EDF Variety, Fairness, and Inclusion targets during which individuals from all backgrounds and experiences really feel linked, included, and empowered to deal with the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

{Qualifications}

A current Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth System Science, or a associated discipline.
Demonstrated analysis expertise with methane emissions and emission stock growth approaches strongly most popular.
Information of oil and gasoline infrastructure/operations strongly desired for this place.
Expertise working with large-scale datasets together with geospatial and/or satellite tv for pc datasets is strongly desired.
Sturdy quantitative knowledge evaluation expertise and data in statistics; desire for proficiency in Python or an analogous language permitting evaluation of huge knowledge units.
Proficiency in geospatial knowledge analytics and instruments (e.g., geostatistics, ArcGIS, QGIS).
Expertise in performing rigorous evaluation with brief deadlines in assist of extremely seen work.
The power to speak complicated concepts in writing and orally to a number of stakeholders with completely different ranges of experience, together with the general public, business, and authorities coverage makers.
Mental agility and luxury with engaged on all kinds of environmental subjects.
Capacity to work independently and assist a multi-disciplinary group, utilizing unbiased judgment to plan, prioritize, and arrange a various workload in a fast-paced surroundings.
An curiosity and dedication to fixing environmental issues by way of collaborative initiatives primarily based on rigorous science and solutions-focused advocacy.
Exhibit self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and talent to work with colleagues and stakeholders throughout numerous cultures and backgrounds.

Location

This place could also be positioned at any EDF workplace within the US or be primarily based remotely within the US.

Time period

It is a 24 month place.

Software Supplies

candidates ought to connect their cowl letter and CV to the EDF utility, an inventory of the names of 2-3 references, and a pattern peer-reviewed paper or different writing pattern.

Hiring Vary

We provide a robust complete rewards bundle encompassing aggressive wage, sturdy advantages, {and professional} growth alternatives in step with a contemporary international group.

The pay vary for this position is 68,250 – 68,250 USD which takes under consideration components resembling candidate expertise, expertise, coaching, inner group fairness and native norms.

Environmental Protection Fund is an equal alternative employer the place an applicant’s {qualifications} are thought-about with out regard to race, colour, faith, intercourse, nationwide origin, age, incapacity, veteran standing, genetic info, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, or some other foundation prohibited by legislation.

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