Job Summary
The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) in Boulder, Colorado is seeking an Associate Scientist to join the Long-term Observations of Greenhouse gases and Ozone-depleting Substances (LOGOS) Division at the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML).
At GML, we are responsible for tracking atmospheric concentrations of gases that impact climate, stratospheric ozone, and human health.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development of analytical systems used to precisely and accurately measure trace gas concentrations from atmospheric samples collected at sites around the world.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various analytical systems, and coordinating with others in the laboratory on sample analysis.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder.
At CIRES, more than 950 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet.
CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more.
Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.
The of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates long-term observing systems of atmospheric carbon, water vapor, ozone, ozone-depleting substances, aerosols, radiation and clouds, and develops new observing, analytical and modeling capabilities to enable a process understanding of past and future changes.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
45%) Assist with the design, assembly, and testing of new trace gas analytical systems.
45%) Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation to ensure high precision and accuracy in all analyses.
10%) Interact with other GML scientists to improve or expand analysis capabilities as opportunities arise.
What You Should Know
- Minimal travel (less than 10% annually) may be required.
- This position will be part of CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder but will be physically situated in the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.
- If you are the selected finalist, you will be required to successfully complete a federal background clearance process for site access.
- Given project deliverables, candidates must be able to start work no later than October 1, 2024.
What We Can Offer
- CIRES offers a generous and comprehensive compensation package.
- The annual hiring salary range for this position is $47,652 - $85,272. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.
- Relocation funds are available for this position following CIRES and the University of Colorado’s relocation processes and procedures.
- This position requires substantial in-person laboratory work with minimal opportunities for remote work.
- CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.
- Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues.
Boulder was recently ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. by .
As an employee at CU Boulder, you receive a pass allowing free access to the regional , which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass.
The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the .
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What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree in a physical science such as physics, chemistry, or engineering.
- Experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory environment or with operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting complex instrumentation or devices.
What You Will Need
- Hands-on technical laboratory skills : e.g. soldering, basic electronics, and mechanical assembly.
- Detail oriented problem solving.
- Proficiency operating a computer using programming languages and other tools to view and manipulate QA data.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well individually and with a team to solve problems.
What We Would Like You to Have
We invite applicants to apply even if they do not have all of the preferred skills and experience outlined below. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply.
We support on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge needs that become relevant to the position.
- Familiarity with analytical techniques used for trace gas measurements, such as laser spectroscopy, gas-chromatography, and mass spectroscopy.
- An understanding of principles associated with quantitative chemical analysis.
- Experience with gas handling and gas handling equipment.
- Extensive experience with troubleshooting all aspects of complex instrumentation, including electrical connections, electronics, computer systems, and computer interfaces.
- Familiarity with programming languages or tools used for analytical system control, data processing, and data management (e.g. Python, MySQL).
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