Visiting Associate Research Professor

cmns.umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, US
Base: $130,000-145,000.00; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
Wildfire emissions
Atmospheric composition
Remote sensing applications
The University of Maryland's Department of Geographical Sciences is seeking a mid-career Visiting Associate Research Professor specializing in wildfire emissions, atmospheric composition, and remote sensing applications for air quality and climate. The successful candidate will lead a funded research program, collaborate with federal agencies like NASA and EPA, and publish research findings

Job Summary

  • The Department of Geographical Sciences seeks an accomplished, mid-career research scientist to join as a Visiting Associate Research Professor focused on wildfire emissions, atmospheric composition, and wildfire remote sensing applications to air quality and climate.
  • You will lead independent, externally funded research, collaborate with academic and federal partners, and translate satellite observations into operational and policy-relevant products.
  • Key Responsibilities include leading and maintaining a vigorous, externally funded research program and advancing methods for integrating geostationary and polar-orbiting satellite data, airborne/in situ observations, and modeling systems.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Maryland's Department of Geographical Sciences is seeking a mid-career Visiting Associate Research Professor specializing in wildfire emissions, atmospheric composition, and remote sensing applications for air quality and climate. The successful candidate will lead a funded research program, collaborate with federal agencies like NASA and EPA, and publish research findings.

Salary

Base: $130,000-145,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • wildfire emissions
  • atmospheric composition
  • remote sensing applications
  • satellite observations
  • externally funded research

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary team science
  • communicating complex science
  • leading airborne field campaigns

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Earth System Science, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Strong publication record
  • Proven experience leading funded research
  • Securing and sustaining external support
  • Technical skills in scientific programming
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders

Work Rights

Not specified

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