Job Details

CIRES/NOAA CSL Research Scientist

Position Number: 6571012
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Other Science

CIRES/NOAA CSL Research Scientist

Requisition Number: 67269
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 17-Sep-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

CIRES (the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, a research institute jointly sponsored by NOAA and CU Boulder) is searching for a research scientist on "Developing Global Emission Inventories for NOAA Air Quality Forecast Systems".

The NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL) is currently developing atmospheric chemistry and composition capabilities for the next-generation Unified Forecast System with Chemistry (UFS-Chem) model. UFS-Chem is designed to forecast air quality at both global and regional-scales, and facilitate cross NOAA line office research-to-operations priorities. As part of the modeling system, global emission inventories are needed as input to predict concentrations of atmospherically-relevant species, including carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ammonia (NH3), and aerosols. These include both anthropogenic and biogenic sources of emissions.

Specifically, this position will develop global emission inventories for the UFS-Chem model. This includes leveraging existing global inventory efforts (e.g., CAMS, CEDS) and compiling mosaics of regional inventories (e.g., MIX-ASIA, DACCIWA, PAPILA, GRA2PES, etc.). Critical to global emission inventory development is evaluation with tiered atmospheric composition observations (ground, airborne, spaceborne) to assess the fidelity and uncertainty of emissions, and identify areas for methodological improvement. Additionally, developing international collaborations and serving in leadership roles, including through the Global Emissions Initiative (GEIA), will be key to achieving success in the project.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CIRES is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, more than 900 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.

In the Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL) of NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratories, researchers build instruments to make precise measurements, conduct laboratory experiments, design and execute field missions, analyze observations, and use sophisticated computer models to better understand how our changing atmosphere is influencing climate - and therefore people.

What We Can Offer

The hourly pay for this position is $84.55 per hour.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, 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 University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Ph.D. in geophysics, or equivalent degree in atmospheric sciences.
Strong leadership skills and proven experience (10+ years) in the topic of global emission inventory development is desired.
The candidate will be a researcher who can operate well in a team environment, mentor other scientists, and advance the mission critical goals of NOAA on atmospheric composition and forecasting.

What You Will Need

The candidate is expected to be independent, communicate and interpret results at scientific meetings, and preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts, with a minimum of guidance.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Application Deadline: Please apply by September 17, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NOAA-CSL-Research-Scientist/67269