​​NASA-funded Ph.D. Opportunity

​​Working environment

​​Environmental Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA
​​A growing research group with opportunity for initiative and influence
​​Desk and new computer in renovated space within the Institute for Energy and the Environment 
​​Remote access to NASA’s high-end computing systems

​​Project aims

​​Integrate an assimilation system for a regional chemical transport model
​​Leverage satellite observations of ammonia improve estimates of emissions
​​Compare refined emissions estimates with those achieved by other techniques

​​Desired candidate

​​Demonstrated ability to persist when challenges arise
​​Interested in understanding and communicating what is not yet known about air pollution
​​Experienced working with large datasets (e.g., netCDF, HDF) and code (e.g., Python, Fortran) written by others
​​Excited to live in a large, diverse city with access to green space
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​​If interested, please contact shannon.capps@drexel.edu with evidence that you fit the description of the desired candidate and attach your CV. 
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