Research Scientist Jobs

The Research Division of the California Air Resources Board is looking for an enthusiastic, personable, and technically inclined research scientist to design and lead research projects addressing the air quality and climate change mitigation challenges faced in areas not meeting the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The candidate must be motivated to use in-house measurement tools (e.g., mobile platforms, PTR-MS, CRDS) to study air pollutant sources at or near population centers and evaluate air quality disparities between various regions. Duties include: stakeholder engagement, report writing, presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and fieldwork.

Under the supervision of an Air Resources Supervisor I, the successful candidate will work in the Atmospheric Processes Research Section with a similarly capable team of experts with breadths of experiences not limited to data analytics, ambient air monitoring, computer programming, air pollution-related modeling, fabrication, and communication. The section collectively supports the development of the State Implementation Plans (SIPs), evaluates the short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) emission reduction strategies, improves the characterization of various air pollutant emission sources, and takes preemptive steps to study the effects of climate change on California’s air quality. The section also leads specialized projects by deploying multiple mobile platforms to understand local air quality challenges throughout California.

This position is for you if you want to use your scientific knowledge and creativity to solve complex air pollution challenges in a team environment!

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
• Driving long distances using state vehicle fleet, operating out of an equipment warehouse.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Position located in a high-rise building.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,633.00 - $10,903.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person