IMEO Post doctoral Methane Science Fellow
Characterize methane emissions through field data analysis.
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Overview
Characterize methane emissions through field data analysis.
You have:
- Recent PhD in atmospheric science, geology or a related field
- Experience in performing rigorous analysis with short deadlines
- Expertise in a programming language for analysis of large data sets
- Strong proficiency in quantitative analysis and knowledge of atmospheric sampling in a field environment
- Fluency in English is required
- Knowledge about methane emissions
Contract
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Result of Service
Characterization of methane emissions by collecting and analyzing field measurement data from oil and gas related emission sources, obtaining deliverables from the data.
Work Location
Remote
Expected duration
12 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The UN Environment Programme (Mitigation Branch) hosts the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO). IMEO is a data-driven, action-focused UNEP initiative that takes an innovative approach to address the methane emissions problem by collecting, integrating, and reconciling data from different sources, including scientific measurement studies, satellites, rigorous industry reporting through the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), and national inventories. IMEO will create a global public dataset of empirically verified methane emissions, with an initial focus on fossil fuel sources and will interconnect data with actions on research, reporting, and regulation. This will catalyse deep reductions in human-made methane emissions and serve the rapidly growing ecosystem of governments, companies, investors, researchers, NGOs and other entities engaging in this crucial climate challenge. IMEO seeks a post-doctoral science fellow that will work on collecting and analyzing field measurement data from oil and gas related emission sources. The Fellow will work with IMEO’s science team, focusing especially on the measurement campaigns. The Post-Doctoral Methane Science Fellow will support IMEO in the characterization of methane emissions by collecting and analyzing field measurement data from oil and gas related emission sources, obtaining deliverables from the data. These deliverables will be in the form of final data sets as well as peer-reviewed publications. The consultant will report to the relevant IMEO Programme Management Officer.
Qualifications/special skills
Recent PhD in atmospheric science, geology or a related field Experience in performing rigorous analysis with short deadlines. Expertise in a programming language for analysis of large data sets. Strong proficiency in quantitative analysis and knowledge of atmospheric sampling in a field environment. Knowledge about methane emissions
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience in analyzing field measurement data for emissions. | This question evaluates your practical experience and familiarity with the subject matter. | Detail specific projects or data sets you have worked with. |
| How have you managed tight deadlines in previous data analysis tasks? | The interviewer wants to assess your time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What programming languages are you proficient in for data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain a challenging quantitative analysis you performed? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for atmospheric sampling in field environments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is knowledge about methane emissions critical for this position? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide examples of your published peer-reviewed work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach integrating data from different sources for methane emissions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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