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Working TitlePostdoctoral Fellow - Wu Research Group

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202501294AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitlePostdoctoral Fellows

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$63,000-$67,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date01/05/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/30/2025

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Department ofAtmospheric Science (https://www.atmos.colostate.edu/) at Colorado State University is a large academic and research department in theWalter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (https://www.engr.colostate.edu/) . We currently have 22 faculty members, eighty graduate students, over seventy full-time researchers and postdoctoral fellows, and an outstanding and dedicated support staff, that comprise one of the most research-active units at the university. The department conducts more than $16M in externally sponsored research each year and is nationally ranked near the top of its field.

The Wu Research Group focuses on studying atmospheric compositions and land-atmosphere interaction using observations and models. We currently study the emissions, atmospheric transport, and chemistry of greenhouse gases and air pollutants over urban areas, agricultural land, and natural ecosystems.

Position Summary

Our team seeks a postdoc in support of a NASA project. The overall objective of this position is to investigate the intensity, timing, and spatial distribution of nitrogen oxide emissions from croplands. Varied atmospheric observations, especially those from NASA’s geostationary TEMPO satellite, and regional chemical transport models will be used to optimize soil NOx emissions and to understand the underlying environmental and human factors driving the flux variability.

The position will report to Prof. Dien Wu (project lead) and is expected to meet regularly with the entire team including Prof. Stephen Ogle, Dr. Ram Gurung, and Dr. Anping Chen at CSU . The collaborators (Drs. Joshua Laughner and Le Kuai from JPL ) will provide additional input and guidance as appropriate.

Required Job Qualifications

+ Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences or a related field.

+ Experience in utilizing or developing atmospheric transport models (e.g., WRF / WRF -Chem, STILT ) and in analyzing atmospheric observations (in situ, aircraft, or remotely sensed).

+ Proficient programming skills (e.g., Python, R)

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Experience in analyzing remote sensing products, inverse modeling, or data assimilation

+ Knowledge about land-atmosphere processes (especially soil nitrogen and carbon cycles) and atmospheric chemistry

+ Experience working in multi-disciplinary research settings.

+ Ability to be self-motivated and collaborative with other team members or research groups

+ Well-developed science communication skills, as evidenced by published journal articles and conference presentations

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

+ Interpret satellite-based and aircraft-based atmospheric observations of trace gases.

+ Perform flux estimates using data-driven approach and/or inverse modeling technique.

+ Investigate the underlying drivers of estimated fluxes.

Percentage Of Time70%

Job Duty CategoryPublication/presentation of research results

Duty/Responsibility

This individual in this position will be expected to publish research findings in pre-prints, journal articles and project reports. The position will also be expected to prepare and present the research results at relevant meetings, conferences and seminars. This position will also be expected to communicate findings to the broader public through social media, interviews, podcasts, etc. when relevant. This position will also review proposals and research papers for agencies and journals. Specifically, this category involves:

+ Determining the concept for publications of research results

+ Preparation of manuscripts and scientific graphics for publications and sponsor reports

+ Selecting research results, preparing, and giving presentations at relevant conferences and seminars and sharing with the public when relevant

Percentage Of Time15%

Job Duty CategoryCareer Planning and Development

Duty/Responsibility

The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to actively develop and plan for their career, via additional service and mentoring opportunities. Professional development opportunities will be provided to the postdoctoral researcher by the entire team based on their career plans and goals.

+ Attending project meetings and communicating with other team members about project progress and tasks.

+ Career planning and development

+ Mentoring of graduate students and summer interns as appropriate

Percentage Of Time15%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume or CV, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Travel, Special Requirements/Other - o The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The Department will not sponsor a visa for this position.

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EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ The department will not sponsor either H1-B or E-3 visas at this time. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by the expected start date. Will you be eligible to work in the United States by the expected start date for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

Optional Documents