Community Modeling and Analysis System

Job Postings

CMAS offers a place to post jobs related to atmospheric science, atmospheric modeling, meteorological modeling, and climate modeling. If you would like to post a job here, please email the job information to cmas@unc.edu. Make sure that you include an expiration date in your job description. If the position is hiring until filled, we will post it for 2 months, and you can ask to repost if needed.

Available Positions

  • JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ONE (1) PERMIT MODELING POSITION AT GEORGIA DNR   [APPLY]


    Description:

    This position is located in the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) - Air Protection Branch - Planning and Support Program - Data and Modeling Unit (DMU). The DMU performs dispersion modeling to better understand the impacts of facility emissions on ambient air quality. Specifically, the DMU performs quarry modeling, toxic air pollutant modeling, and PSD modeling for issuance of air permits. In addition, DMU perform dispersion modeling for special projects. Modelers may be asked to utilize the following models: AERMOD, AERMET, AERMAP, AERSCREEN, AERSURFACE, BPIPPRIM, CALPUFF, ISC3, SCREEN3, and the Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) meteorological model. The successful candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills.

    Preference may be given to applicants with:
    • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.)
    • Strong background in facility-level emission inventory development, meteorological modeling, and/or atmospheric chemistry
    • Experience running air dispersion models (e.g., AERMOD, CALPUFF, ISC, SCREEN3)
    • Experience with EPA rules and guidance related to air permitting
    • Experience with EPA rules and guidance related to air permit modeling
    • Strong background in scientific computer programming (FORTRAN, Python), database management (ACCESS, MYSQL), and
    • Geographic Information System (GIS)