The appointees will assist the project leaders in the research project - “Photochemical air pollution in highly urbanized subtropical regions: from micro environments to urban-terrestrial-oceanic interactions”. They will be required to:
(a) perform research task as required for the project in one of the following research areas:
i. Atmospheric photochemical chemistry, biogenic VOC and HONO emissions, reactive chlorine emissions, global/regional chemical transport modelling and policy;
ii. HOx/ROx radical measurement using CIMS, semi-/low-volatile oxidized organics (i.e., HOMs, ELVOC) using HR-Tof-CIMS, Aerosol Flow tube studies;
(b) assist in planning and implementing all aspects of research, including grant development, proposal writing and publication development; and
(c) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leaders.
Qualifications
Applicants for the PhD student and Research Assistant post should have a good honours degree or an equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Atmospheric Sciences and Chemistry, or related disciplines with relevant research work experience.
Applicants should also:
(a) have strong analytical skills, good interpersonal and communication skills;
(b) be highly motivated, committed and able to work independently; and
(c) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.