PhD Assistantship in Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling at NC State University

A PhD position is available in the Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling group at NC State. The
position will begin Fall 2023 and is funded for four years at $30,000/year, plus benefits and
tuition waiver, through the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Geospatial Analytics offered by NC
State’s Center for Geospatial Analytics.

The successful candidate will develop research projects on applying satellite remote sensing observations, atmospheric chemistry models, and data assimilation and machine learning methods to estimate the sources and evolution of air pollutants and greenhouse gasses. The student can also be involved with analyzing environmental justice and regulation implications using the results. We strive to match the research projects to the preferences and career plans of group members.

The Center for Geospatial Analytics at NC State is an internationally recognized hub for interdisciplinary data scientists pushing the boundaries of spatial data science to advance discovery and inform real-world decision-making (geospatial.ncsu.edu/research). Our work involves deep collaboration with government, industry, and community partners to address

environmental and societal challenges. We are especially committed to increasing the representation of students that have been historically underrepresented in U.S. higher education.

Our program includes:

● Multidisciplinary advising from over a dozen departments across the university

● Curriculum offering core courses in topics such as remote sensing, geovisualization, and data mining, as well as discipline-specific electives

● Experiential learning including a professional seminar, conference travel opportunities, and geospatial externship

Our values:

● Prioritizing student mental health and well-being

● Open data and data ethics

● Environmental and social justice

● Collaboration, community and equity

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, complete the application at grad.ncsu.edu/apply. Background and experience in remote sensing, data science, and statistics are strongly preferred. Skills in Python, Fortran and high-performance computing are also desired.

For more information about the position, contact Dr. Zhen Qu (zqu5@ncsu.edu) and include a copy of your CV. Additional details about the Ph.D. program in Geospatial Analytics and complete application instructions are available at go.ncsu.edu/geospatial-phd. Interested students are also encouraged to contact Rachel Kasten, Graduate Services Coordinator (rachelkasten@ncsu.edu), with questions about the program or to explore additionalopportunities.