12 Water Quality jobs in South Africa

WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST

Glenvista, Gauteng R400000 - R600000 Y Rand Water

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The purpose of the job is to provide cutting-edge catchment management services on a commercial basis.

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WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST

Glenvista, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y Rand Water

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The purpose of the job is to provide scientific and engineering water quality assurance services across the entire drinking water supply, from raw water to point of supply to consumers.

Minimum Requirements
  • NQF 8 - in science, water quality engineering or chemical engineering
  • NQF 6 - General management
  • 8 years of post-graduate experience in the science and or engineering industry
  • 5 years of post-graduate experience in the water industry
  • 2 years of post-graduate experience in project management
  • 3 years experience in managing science or engineering staff
  • Code 8 driver's licence
  • Competent in WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, pro-ADOBE, Outlook, etc.

OTHER DESIRABLE NEEDS

  • NQF 6+ in project management
  • NQF 5+ digital technology including:
  • Water supply system digital modelling
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Experience in:
  • Water supply system digital modelling
  • Artificial Intelligence
Primary Duties

The overall duty of the job is to assure the supply of safe and acceptable quality drinking water to consumers produced from raw water sources. Raw water includes surface water, groundwater, domestic wastewater treatment plant effluent, industrial wastewater treatment plant effluent, mine wastewater treatment plant effluent, and/or saline water.

The following are the specific duties of the position:

  • Understand and conduct short, medium and long-term water quality risk assessments on raw water sources and determining the suitability of the drinking water supply system infrastructure (treatment plants and distribution networks) to continuously produce safe and acceptable quality drinking water.

  • Verifying capability of drinking water supply system infrastructure to produce safe and acceptable drinking water supplies, including:

    • Review and provide operations optimisation comments for existing drinking water supply system infrastructure,
  • Comment and participate in process audits (process capability and process condition assessments), and/or
  • Comment on suitability of proposed new / changed drinking water supply system infrastructure.

  • Develop, optimising, and implementing Water Safety Plans (Water Quality Management Systems) for Rand Water's current, and potential new water supply systems. This includes the ability to define, optimise and ensure implementation of water quality monitoring programmes and incident management protocols.

  • Conduct department services to commercial projects.

  • Incorporating digital technologies (modelling, artificial intelligence - AI, etc) in all the department outputs/services.

  • Providing leadership:

    • Planning, organising, implementing, and controlling section work,
  • Managing human resources, and

Managing finance and procurement.

Knowledge
  • Water industry
  • Drinking water quality science
  • Drinking water treatment and engineering
  • Project management and project programme management technology
  • Risk assessment technology
  • Digital technology
  • General business management
Skills
  • Understanding the water industry and water science with a focus on water quality
  • Drinking water treatment and engineering skills
  • Project management and multiple programme management skills
  • Ability to "create/identify" projects with a customer (entrepreneurial skills)
  • Digital skills (water system modelling, Artificial Intelligence)
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Ability to improvise (work with imprecise / missing information and under uncertain conditions)
  • Ability to focus on the holistic big picture
  • Ability to continuously link activity with financial impact
  • Networking ability
  • Persuasive
  • Persistent
  • Decisive and non-procrastinating
Attitude
  • Mindset of service excellence / "customer is the king"
  • Inquisitive and willing to experiment
  • Risk tolerance and welcomes management of risks rather than avoiding it
  • Adaptable/flexible
  • Self-starter and ability to take the initiative / work independently
  • Not averse to working outside standard office hours
  • Focus on completing tasks rather than on achievements
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researcher: water quality

R400000 - R1200000 Y The Agricultural Research Council

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  • Conduct advanced research in water chemistry with a focus on agricultural and environmental applications.
  • Develop and validate analytical methods for water quality assessment.
  • Lead and contribute to national and international research projects.
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
  • Supervise postgraduate students and mentor junior researchers.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including government departments, industry partners, and academic institutions.
  • Apply water quality expertise to irrigation systems, including the assessment of water suitability for agricultural use and the impact of irrigation practices on soil and crop health

  • PhD in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Water Science, Water Resource Management or related field with a strong focus on water chemistry, biogeochemistry, freshwater and aquatic science.

  • Proven experience in research, scientific inquiry and investigation, analysis and data management, modelling.
  • Scientific publication and knowledge dissemination record.
  • Experience in analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC).
  • Knowledge of water quality standards, regulations, and monitoring frameworks.
  • Record of research collaboration and partnerships.
  • Proven ability to function successfully in cross-cutting disciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Proven track record of mentoring, supervising and training students.
  • Experience with field work and acquiring samples.
  • Experience in irrigation-related research or water quality monitoring for agricultural applications.
  • Valid code B & EB Driver's licence and driving experience.

Enquiries: Dr AT Grundling, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 SEPTEMBER 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver's license must be attached on the form.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.

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water quality technician – source water

Soweto, Gauteng R900000 - R1200000 Y Rand Water

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The incumbent will be responsible for Catchment monitoring, and management of the Vaal Dam and Vaal River Barrage Reservoirs for the protection of raw water quality. Additional support services to departmental activities for the total drinking water supply chain (catchment to tap) will also be required.

Minimum Requirements
  • Degree (NQF Level 7 or higher) in Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydro-Sciences, or related disciplines.
  • 3-5 years postgraduate work experience in water industry
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to undertake fieldwork.
  • Experience engaging with multi-sector stakeholders (municipalities, industries, communities, forums).
  • Understanding of surface and groundwater systems, water quality and water resource legislation and knowledge of catchment monitoring and management.
  • Experience in water quality monitoring, and lab data evaluation.
  • Understanding of water treatment processes and Water Safety Planning processes
  • Computer literacy including statistical skills
Primary Duties
  • Monitoring water quality in Upper Vaal Catchment area through collection of samples in rivers as well as the Vaal Dam and Vaal Barrage Reservoirs.
  • Identify risks and pressures (e.g. pollution sources, land use changes, over-abstraction etc., and lobby corrective action within available legal framework.
  • Establish, implement and maintain a sustainable water resource management strategy within the Vaal Dam Catchment.
  • Provide scientific and technical knowledge on water quality and quantity issues at all levels of Rand Water's involvement in sustainable water resource management of the Catchment.
  • Participate in the maintenance of catchment online water quality monitoring system.
  • Interpret raw water quality data and flag water quality risks for drinking water operations.
  • Participate in the source water quality risk assessments and water safety planning.
  • Participate in alerting the Drinking Water Assurance team to upstream risks that may compromise drinking water quality.
  • Support catchment-to-tap safety strategies.
Knowledge
  • Understanding of water quality management and catchment management principles, hydrology and GIS.
  • Understanding of the drinking water supply chain
  • Understanding of water treatment processes
  • Understanding of water legislation and regulation
Skills
  • Technical report writing skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Ability to educate others on water quality assurance requirements
  • Project management skills
  • Problem investigation and solving skills
Attitude
  • Ability to interact with different groups of people
  • Self-driven and internally motivated
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Team worker and can work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service orientated
  • Not averse to fieldwork and working remotely
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Research Scientist

R900000 - R1200000 Y Technology Innovation Agency

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To provide scientific leadership, mentorship and support to multi-disciplinary teams in the laboratory environment at the Platform.

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven, customer- centric and impact focused organisation. In our endeavour to support technology innovation with socio-economic outcomes; we seek to infuse the organisation with team players that find resonance as value creators, agile thinkers, progressive attitudes, customer-centricity, dynamic work ethic and an optimistic disposition. We aim to harness these attributes in a manner that they culminate into a culture of teamwork, impact and accountability.

In executing its mandate, the organisation provides funding and non-funding support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people's lives and protecting the environment. The Agency endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of the Employment Equity Act, as amended.

The agency reserve thed right not to fill this position.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • MSc Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Microbiology
  • Preferred: PhD degree

Work Exprerience

  • 4 years' experience in the relevant scientific field.
  • Be registered with the relevant professional legislated regulatory body. i.e. HPCSA, SACNASP
Duties and Responsibilities

Finance

  • Give input to the formulation of the operational budget and monitor and track applicable spending.
  • Provide leadership with expenditure undertaken by the diagnostic section
  • Manage and monitor financial obligations that projects have to TIA (e.g. service fees, generation of service quotes, invoices etc)
  • Solicit additional funding through submission funding proposals

Stakeholder Relations Plans

  • Assume custodianship for linking the Platform and diagnostic section with relevant accreditation authority.
  • Manage effective internal and/or external Stakeholder relationships:
  • Deliver required service to the stakeholder on brief, time and with quality
  • Respond timeous to queries of the stakeholder
  • Maintain professional engagements and continuously exceed expectations

Internal Processes

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team in diagnostic section, to deliver on approved assignment and assays.
  • Provide project management and leadership on assigned projects including project costing
  • Provide critical input into the operational plan of the Platform with regards to the area of expertise, i.e. diagnostic sections.
  • Lead process of certifying the Diagnostic section in according to the relevant requirement i.e. SANAS. DoH etc
  • Develop research protocols and SOP for the laboratory with assistance from other Platform scientists
  • Ensure timeous and accurate reporting as per requirements to clients, funders, and other stakeholders. Prepare technical reports, summaries and protocols of the reports
  • Compile internal and external proposals with input from the Platform technical team & complete external project review forms
  • Ensure adherence to all legal compliance and business processes
  • Conduct a technical feasibility study and project definition meeting
  • Define a consolidated project plan with deliverables as identified in the project definition meeting
  • Source approved equipment and consumables and manage stock levels
  • Manage the lab equipment and oversee the general housekeeping of the laboratory.
  • Manage SLA's and service received from providers.
  • Develop new products and processes at the Platform: Design experiments, analyses results and compile SOP's and test methods in line with client needs and statutory requirements.
  • Trouble shoot experimental problems and find solutions
  • Draft and publish scientific and technical papers

Governance and Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with Legislation, e.g. PFMA and National Treasury Guidelines;
  • Ensure compliance to all relevant accounting Standards, Policies and Frameworks; and
  • Ensure Compliance with TIA Standard Operating Procedures
  • Be registered with the relevant professional legislated regulatory body. i.e. HPCSA, SACNASP
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Vacancy: Ethnobotanical Research Scientist

R400000 - R800000 Y The Chirandu Group

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The Chirandu Group is a research-led enterprise advancing the science, provenance, and application of indigenous African knowledge. The Group unites research, formulation, and product innovation to develop verified systems of sensory and material intelligence that bridge culture and science. Through The Chirandu Institute and Chirandu Botanica, it conducts heritage documentation, sensory analysis, and formulation development to create credible, high-quality products rooted in African ecosystems.

We are looking for someone passionate about African indigenous and medicinal plants and how they can shape the future of clean, market-ready food, wellness, and personal care products.

In this part-time role, you will support our Lead Ethnobotanical Research Scientist with:

  • Ethnobotanical mapping
  • Profiling ingredients and bioactive compounds
  • Structuring African Indigenous knowledge systems

If you are detail-oriented, research-driven, and excited to bring traditional wisdom into modern innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Role Purpose

The Ethnobotanical Research Scientist will support the research and developmental team by gathering, validating, and structuring African indigenous plant knowledge into standardized dossiers. These dossiers form the foundation of the company's knowledge archive, supporting downstream formulation, licensing, and product development. 

Key responsibilities

  • Research & document interdisciplinary knowledge on botany, phytochemistry, traditional uses and ecological sustainability of African indigenous plants.
  • Populate ingredient dossiers and bioactive profiles using standardized templates provided by Chirandu Botanica.
  • Reporting and documentation of research that is publication-worthy & aligns with both scientific and cultural perspectives.
  • Identify overlaps, contradictions, and research gaps when profiling and mapping the plants.
  • Participate in peer review sessions with the Lead Ethnobotanical Research Scientist.
  • Contribute insights & incorporate feedback to improve the quality of dossiers, formulations and commercialization priorities.
  • Support field visits, interviews, or data collection when needed.
  • Ensure compliance with heritage and attribution protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Master's in Botany, Ethnobotany, Pharmacognosy, Ethnopharmacology, Medicinal Plant Chemistry, Phytochemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, or related field
    • 2 years of research experience (experience must also be in industry, not just academic). and academic writing. (Publication is an added advantage)
  • Experience with literature reviews and academic references.
  • Familiarity with African indigenous knowledge systems
  • Ability to work independently
  • Familiarity with product development using indigenous medicinal plants will be an added advantage.

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Part-Time/Contract Ethnobotanical Research Scientist

R86000 - R144000 Y Chirandu Botanica

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Chirandu Botanica is growing its research team We are looking for someone passionate about African indigenous and medicinal plants and how they can shape the future of clean, market-ready food, wellness, and personal care products.

In this part-time role, you will support our Lead Ethnobotanical Research Scientist with:

  • Ethnobotanical mapping
  • Profiling ingredients and bioactive compounds
  • Structuring African Indigenous knowledge systems

If you are detail-oriented, research-driven, and excited to bring traditional wisdom into modern innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Role Purpose

The Ethnobotanical Research Scientist will support the research and developmental team by gathering, validating, and structuring African indigenous plant knowledge into standardized dossiers. These dossiers form the foundation of the company's knowledge archive, supporting downstream formulation, licensing, and product development.

Key responsibilities

  • Research & document interdisciplinary knowledge on botany, phytochemistry, traditional uses and ecological sustainability of African indigenous plants.
  • Populate ingredient dossiers and bioactive profiles using standardized templates provided by Chirandu Botanica.
  • Reporting and documentation of research that is publication-worthy & aligns with both scientific and cultural perspectives.
  • Identify overlaps, contradictions, and research gaps when profiling and mapping the plants.
  • Participate in peer review sessions with the Lead Ethnobotanical Research Scientist.
  • Contribute insights & incorporate feedback to improve the quality of dossiers, formulations and commercialization priorities.
  • Support field visits, interviews, or data collection when needed.
  • Ensure compliance with heritage and attribution protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Master's in Botany, Ethnobotany, Pharmacognosy, Ethnopharmacology, Medicinal Plant Chemistry, Phytochemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, or related field
    • 2 years of research experience (experience must also be in industry, not just academic). and academic writing. (Publication is an added advantage)
  • Experience with literature reviews and academic references.
  • Familiarity with African indigenous knowledge systems
  • Ability to work independently
  • Familiarity with product development using indigenous medicinal plants will be an added advantage.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: R6 500,00 - R8 000,00 per month

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Education:

  • Masters (Preferred)

Experience:

  • research and/or academic writing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Research Scientist: Machine Learning and Statistical Modelling for Ocean-Climate Science

R2000000 - R2500000 Y Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Research Scientist: Machine Learning and Statistical Modelling for Ocean-Climate Science in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Research Scientist: Machine Learning and Statistical Modelling for Ocean-Climate Science
About The Job
The Southern Ocean CarbonClimate Observatory (SOCCO) at the CSIR has a vacancy for
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Scientist
in large-scale ocean carbon cycle processes that can apply machine learning, artificial intelligence, and statistical modelling to advancing understanding of global CO? fluxes and their direct policy relevance, positioning the researcher at the forefront of international climate science. By linking Southern Ocean research to global carbon cycle assessments, the successful candidate will work within a dynamic, world-leading team and help shape future strategies for carbon monitoring and management. This position is based in Cape Town.

Key Rsponsibilities

  • Lead the development, refinement, and application of machine learning frameworks to improve surface ocean CO? flux estimates, building on SOCCOs flagship ML-based CO? flux product (CSIR-ML6).
  • Lead RD and innovation in the development of emerging AI technologies and techniques and application in the field of ocean-climate research
  • Evaluate the performance of Earth System Models (CMIP6/7) against the ML-based observational CO? flux product, focusing on:mean-state climatologies,spatial, temporal, and seasonal variability, andlong-term trends.
  • Diagnose discrepancies between ocean-climate models and reconstruction products using Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) and advanced statistical approaches.
  • Conduct high-resolution OSSEs to optimize Southern Ocean CO? observing strategies and reduce uncertainty in sink estimates.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor postgraduate researchers, contributing to the growth of capacity in AI-driven climate science and advancing its integration into ocean-climate modelling
  • Actively contribute to international science-policy processes such as the Global Carbon Budget and State of the Climate reports.
  • Contribute actively to the development of competitive research proposals to secure external funding for long term sustainability of research activities.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

  • A Doctoral degree in Earth System Science, Oceanography, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; with atleast five years proven expertise in machine learning, AI, and high-performance scientific computing;
  • At least five years experience applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods (e.g., neural networks, gradient boosting, clustering) to environmental or geophysical datasets, including development of approaches to improve predictive skill and model performance;
  • Demonstrated ability to work with large, sparse, and heterogeneous datasets, including gap-filling, noise reduction, spatiotemporal post-processing, and integration of observational and model outputs;
  • Ability to translate machine learning outputs into climate and environmental science applications;
  • Demonstrated track record of international collaboration and publications in leading peer-reviewed journals;
  • Excellent communication skills, including capacity-building and postgraduate supervision.

Whats in it for you?
The CSIR Offers

  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
  • Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
  • We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
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The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history.
The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. **

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Data Collection Specialist

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Data Collation Specialist About the Role We're looking for a detail-oriented and organised Data Collation Specialist to join our client's team on a part-time remote basis. In this role, you'll be responsible for researching and sourcing contacts within specific business sectors, identifying key decision makers, and compiling accurate contact information including names, job titles, emails, and phone numbers. Your work will play a key role in supporting marketing, sales, and business development campaigns — ensuring the company has access to reliable, well-structured data.

Key Responsibilities

Source and verify contact information for professionals and decision makers within targeted sectors. Record and input data accurately into CRM systems or spreadsheets. Ensure accuracy and consistency across all collected data, cleaning and correcting any discrepancies. Organise and structure datasets logically for ease of access and analysis. Prepare data for reporting and analysis, supporting marketing and outreach activity. Maintain confidentiality and uphold data-handling best practices at all times.

About You You'll succeed in this role if you are:

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook). Meticulous with attention to detail and data accuracy. Comfortable conducting online research and data verification. Organised, methodical, and self-motivated with good time management. Able to work independently in a remote, part-time capacity.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate – Atmospheric Scientist

R180000 - R300000 Y American Nano Society

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Brookhaven National Laboratory ) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. Our organization fully supports service members transitioning from active duty to civilian life and pledge's our commitment to actively hire veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience obtained while in service may meet educational requirements and are encouraged to apply for job opportunities at BSA.

Organizational Overview

The Environmental & Climate Sciences Department (ECSD) ) at Brookhaven National Laboratory focuses on a wide range of theoretical, experimental, and field studies in support of the U.S. Department of Energy's climate and energy research agendas. Work is supported by the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facility ), an observations-based program that measures aerosols, clouds, precipitation, radiation, and atmospheric dynamics; the Atmospheric Systems Research Program ), and the Environmental System Science Program ). This work is pursued with the ultimate goal of improving predictability and reducing the uncertainty in global and regional climate models. The department research portfolio also includes development of environmental technologies and applications for renewable energies, urban science, and national security.

The Aerosol Chemistry & Microphysics Group ) within ECSD is focused on improving process-level understanding of aerosol formation and evolution mechanisms, aerosol absorption, and the direct and indirect influences that aerosols have on clouds, precipitation and climate. Understanding the physics, chemistry and dynamics of interactions along this aerosol-cloud-precipitation continuum is crucial for development of a predictive understanding of the climate system.

Position Description

The Aerosol Chemistry & Microphysics Group seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance understanding of the atmospheric boundary layer dynamics that control the spatial distribution and timing of new particle formation (NPF) – the formation of new aerosol from gas-phase precursors. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in aerosol instrument development, observational field deployments, and the synthesis of observational data sets of atmospheric boundary layer dynamics and aerosol properties. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

NPF is an important environmental nano-scale process, with field measurements and modeling studies indicating that freshly formed particles can contribute significantly to the global population of aerosol and cloud condensation nuclei. While there have been an increasing number of NPF measurements from surface-based platforms, there have been very few measurements of vertically-resolved NPF from aerial platforms. Vertically-resolved atmospheric NPF measurements are needed because aerosol formation in the upper troposphere may be a significant source of cloud condensation nuclei. Furthermore, these vertically-resolved measurements are needed to connect the atmospheric conditions that drive atmospheric NPF with large-scale boundary layer transport processes and meteorology. In this project, we will be utilizing observations of boundary layer dynamics and vertically-resolved nanoparticle concentrations ) to understand how local micrometeorology and boundary layer dynamics control the evolution and distribution of boundary layer aerosol properties and processes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Analyze co-located observations of atmospheric dynamics and spatially-distributed aerosol Determine the atmospheric controls on aerosol spatial and temporal dynamics Publish in peer-reviewed journals Present at national and international meetings

Position Requirements

Required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ph.D. in aerosol science, atmospheric science, meteorology, engineering, or a closely related field Experience with using remotely sensed observations of atmospheric boundary layer aerosol, dynamics, and meteorology Clear and concise verbal and written communication and collaboration skills Ability to develop and pursue independent research ideas Ability to work well in a diverse team across cultures and experiences

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Experience with using in-situ observations of newly formed aerosol A record of publication in high quality, internationally recognized journals

Other
BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness, or other life-changing events. Review of applications begins immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The initial term appointment will be one year, subject to renewal contingent on funding and performance. Research will be under the direction of Dr. Chongai Kuang.

Benefits
At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave) 401(k) Plan Flexible Work Arrangements Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis) Brookhaven Science Associates requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Proof of full vaccination as recognized by the CDC and/or WHO, inclusive of the two-week waiting period, is required at the start of your employment.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab.We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Please contact us to request accommodation.

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