Deadline: As Soon As Possible
The Atmospheric Sciences Research Center and the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the State University of New York at Albany are pleased to announce an opening for a highly-motivated PhD student to focus on low-cost air quality monitoring and modeling in New York City (NYC) as part of a project funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
About the PhD Programme
The project involves the development of a dense low-cost air-quality sensor monitoring network in NYC to provide continuous real-time measurements of particulate and gaseous pollutants. A custom sensor package will be installed at 39 sites within the NYC metropolitan area.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful student will assist with the evaluation of low-cost sensor performance, data analysis and forecast modeling including spatial and temporal patterns, source attribution, and model/data comparisons, present results at scientific conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Depending on their interest and skill set, the graduate student could also participate in field operations. Highly-motivated students with a strong background in environmental engineering, atmospheric sciences, chemistry or other technical fields with an interest in novel approaches to studying air quality are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
- BS or MS degree in environmental engineering, atmospheric sciences, chemistry or a related discipline,
- Interest in fieldwork and instrumentation,
- Experience with low-cost sensor monitoring, data acquisition, data processing, and forecast modeling is beneficial,
- Willingness to travel
Application
To apply for this position, Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Sarah Lu (clu4@albany.edu) by email before applying.
For more information: Information on applying to the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany can be found at the institution website
To apply for this position, contact Dr. Sarah Lu (clu4@albany.edu)
About State University of New York at Albany
State University of New York at Albany, founded in 1844, is an internationally recognized public research university. UAlbany’s Atmospheric Science Research Center (ASRC) is a SUNY system- wide resource for developing and administering programs in basic and applied sciences related to the atmospheric environment. UAlbany is a diverse community that includes students and faculty
from all over the world, representing 100 nationalities and a wide array of cultures and religions. Albany is New York State’s capital city, convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.
