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== Information and Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Members of the Jimenez Group == | == Information and Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Members of the Jimenez Group == | ||
| + | === 1. What should I do if I am interested in joining the Jimenez Group? === | ||
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| + | You can email Jose and attach your CV and a list of publications. Graduate students need to apply for admission through a CU Department (see FAQ 4 below). | ||
| − | == | + | == 2. Do you have open postdoc / research scientist positions right now? == |
| − | + | This changes frequently as we write proposals, hear whether proposals will be funded or not, as people currently in the group get fellowships etc. We keep a listing of open positions [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/wiki/index.php/Open_Positions in this Wiki page]. But even if a position is not listed there, one could develop within your timescale or we could apply for fellowships together, so please email Jose if you are interested. | |
| − | === | + | === 3. How do I learn more about the research of the Jimenez Group? === |
We have a lot of information on the web that should provide a good overview of the types of topics and techniques we work on. In particular see: | We have a lot of information on the web that should provide a good overview of the types of topics and techniques we work on. In particular see: | ||
| − | * [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/group_pubs.html List of Scientific Publications by the group] | + | * [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/group_pubs.html List of Scientific Publications by the group]. The following papers are representative for different lines of work within the group: |
| + | ** MS instrument development: [ DeCarlo et al., 2006]; [ Canagaratna et al., 2007] | ||
| + | ** Ground-based AMS field studies: [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/Papers/es035417u_Published.pdf Zhang et al., 2004]; [http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/sample.cgi/esthag/2008/42/i20/pdf/es8008166.pdf Docherty et al., 2008]; [http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/6633/2009/acp-9-6633-2009.html Aiken et al., 2009] | ||
| + | ** Aircraft-based AMS field studies: [http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/8/4027/2008/acp-8-4027-2008.html DeCarlo et al., 2008]; [http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/7257/2009/acp-9-7257-2009.html Dunlea et al., 2009] | ||
| + | ** Syntheses of many field studies: [ Zhang et al., 2007] | ||
| + | ** Hyphenated technique development: [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/Papers/2005_Huffman_BWP_Pub.pdf Huffman et al., 2005]; [ Huffman et al., 2008] | ||
| + | ** Development of data analysis and interpretation techniques: [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/Papers/DeCarlo_AST_2004_Published.pdf DeCarlo et al., 2004]; [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/Papers/HOA_OOA_PartI_EST_2005_Published.pdf Zhang et al., 2005]; [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/Papers/2008_EST_Aiken_Elemental_App_Pub_Complete.pdf Aiken et al., 2008]; [http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/2891/2009/acp-9-2891-2009.html Ulbrich et al., 2009] | ||
| + | ** Modeling and comparison to field data: [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/Papers/2006GL026899_published.pdf Volkamer et al., 2006]; [http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/9/5681/2009/acp-9-5681-2009.html Dzepina et al., 2009] | ||
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* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/field.html List of Field Studies] in which our group has taken part | * [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/field.html List of Field Studies] in which our group has taken part | ||
* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/ List of Current Group Members] (which lists their backgrounds) | * [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/ List of Current Group Members] (which lists their backgrounds) | ||
* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/group_alumni.html List of Past Group Members and where they went after the group] | * [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/group_alumni.html List of Past Group Members and where they went after the group] | ||
| − | * [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/ | + | * [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/wiki/index.php/News_%26_Press Group News & Press Page] that describes some key topics and results of our research in broader terms |
* Scientific Reference Information for our group: [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/ref_papers.html Part 1] and [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/wiki/index.php/Sci_Ref Part 2] | * Scientific Reference Information for our group: [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/ref_papers.html Part 1] and [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/wiki/index.php/Sci_Ref Part 2] | ||
* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/Papers/AAAR_04_TD_AMS_Tutorial.pdf Jose's 2004 Tutorial on Aerosol Mass Spectrometry] | * [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez/Papers/AAAR_04_TD_AMS_Tutorial.pdf Jose's 2004 Tutorial on Aerosol Mass Spectrometry] | ||
| − | === | + | === 4. How do I apply to graduate school? === |
Note that in the US prospective graduate students need to apply for admission to an academic department. Individual professors cannot make admission decisions on their own. (This is often not clear to international applicants). | Note that in the US prospective graduate students need to apply for admission to an academic department. Individual professors cannot make admission decisions on their own. (This is often not clear to international applicants). | ||
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It is also possible in principle to apply to an Engineering Dept. (Mechanical, Civil and Environmental, Chemical), but this is more complex. | It is also possible in principle to apply to an Engineering Dept. (Mechanical, Civil and Environmental, Chemical), but this is more complex. | ||
| − | === | + | === 5. Should I apply for a fellowship before I join the group? === |
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| + | YES. Fellowships always help the group do more with the available funding, and are often a deciding factor on whether a position in the group is possible. | ||
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| + | === 6. Will I be expected to apply for fellowships while I am a group member? === | ||
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| + | YES, especially for graduate students for which one can apply for fellowships after one has started. I will expect you to take these applications very seriously. | ||
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| + | === 7. Which fellowships are available? === | ||
| − | + | Some available fellowships include: | |
For graduate students: | For graduate students: | ||
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* [http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship] | * [http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship] | ||
| − | === | + | === 8. What kinds of things do people do after finishing at the Jimenez group? === |
Our group alumni have an excellent track record in faculty positions, postdoctoral positions at top European institutions, positions with the funding agencies, and also positions in industry. See the [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/group_alumni.html J-Group Alumni] page for more details. | Our group alumni have an excellent track record in faculty positions, postdoctoral positions at top European institutions, positions with the funding agencies, and also positions in industry. See the [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/group_alumni.html J-Group Alumni] page for more details. | ||
| − | === | + | === 7. Other FAQs, coming soon === |
* What funding is available for graduate students? | * What funding is available for graduate students? | ||
* Will I be expected to work as a Teaching Assistant (TA) while I am a graduate student? | * Will I be expected to work as a Teaching Assistant (TA) while I am a graduate student? | ||
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Revision as of 04:01, 14 November 2009
Contents
- 1 Information and Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Members of the Jimenez Group
- 2 2. Do you have open postdoc / research scientist positions right now?
- 2.1 3. How do I learn more about the research of the Jimenez Group?
- 2.2 4. How do I apply to graduate school?
- 2.3 5. Should I apply for a fellowship before I join the group?
- 2.4 6. Will I be expected to apply for fellowships while I am a group member?
- 2.5 7. Which fellowships are available?
- 2.6 8. What kinds of things do people do after finishing at the Jimenez group?
- 2.7 7. Other FAQs, coming soon
Information and Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Members of the Jimenez Group
1. What should I do if I am interested in joining the Jimenez Group?
You can email Jose and attach your CV and a list of publications. Graduate students need to apply for admission through a CU Department (see FAQ 4 below).
2. Do you have open postdoc / research scientist positions right now?
This changes frequently as we write proposals, hear whether proposals will be funded or not, as people currently in the group get fellowships etc. We keep a listing of open positions in this Wiki page. But even if a position is not listed there, one could develop within your timescale or we could apply for fellowships together, so please email Jose if you are interested.
3. How do I learn more about the research of the Jimenez Group?
We have a lot of information on the web that should provide a good overview of the types of topics and techniques we work on. In particular see:
- List of Scientific Publications by the group. The following papers are representative for different lines of work within the group:
- MS instrument development: [ DeCarlo et al., 2006]; [ Canagaratna et al., 2007]
- Ground-based AMS field studies: Zhang et al., 2004; Docherty et al., 2008; Aiken et al., 2009
- Aircraft-based AMS field studies: DeCarlo et al., 2008; Dunlea et al., 2009
- Syntheses of many field studies: [ Zhang et al., 2007]
- Hyphenated technique development: Huffman et al., 2005; [ Huffman et al., 2008]
- Development of data analysis and interpretation techniques: DeCarlo et al., 2004; Zhang et al., 2005; Aiken et al., 2008; Ulbrich et al., 2009
- Modeling and comparison to field data: Volkamer et al., 2006; Dzepina et al., 2009
- List of Field Studies in which our group has taken part
- List of Current Group Members (which lists their backgrounds)
- List of Past Group Members and where they went after the group
- Group News & Press Page that describes some key topics and results of our research in broader terms
- Scientific Reference Information for our group: Part 1 and Part 2
- Jose's 2004 Tutorial on Aerosol Mass Spectrometry
4. How do I apply to graduate school?
Note that in the US prospective graduate students need to apply for admission to an academic department. Individual professors cannot make admission decisions on their own. (This is often not clear to international applicants).
To work in our group, the most natural departments are:
- Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, see the following pages:
- How to Apply to the Chemistry PhD Program
- General Information for Current and Future Chemistry Graduate Students
- Or contact the Chemistry Graduate Secretary, Cora Fagan-Edminster <Cora.Fagan-Edminster@Colorado.EDU>
It is also possible in principle to apply to an Engineering Dept. (Mechanical, Civil and Environmental, Chemical), but this is more complex.
5. Should I apply for a fellowship before I join the group?
YES. Fellowships always help the group do more with the available funding, and are often a deciding factor on whether a position in the group is possible.
6. Will I be expected to apply for fellowships while I am a group member?
YES, especially for graduate students for which one can apply for fellowships after one has started. I will expect you to take these applications very seriously.
7. Which fellowships are available?
Some available fellowships include:
For graduate students:
- EPA STAR Fellowship
- NSF Fellowship
- NASA Earth Science Fellowship
- Hertz Foundation Fellowships
- DOE GCEP Program Fellowship (Deadline in 2009 was Feb 2)
- CIRES Graduate Fellowships
- CIRES-ESRL Fellowships
- DHS Fellowships
- NDSEG Fellowships
For graduate students and postdocs:
- Ford Foundation (US Minorities)
For postdocs:
8. What kinds of things do people do after finishing at the Jimenez group?
Our group alumni have an excellent track record in faculty positions, postdoctoral positions at top European institutions, positions with the funding agencies, and also positions in industry. See the J-Group Alumni page for more details.
7. Other FAQs, coming soon
- What funding is available for graduate students?
- Will I be expected to work as a Teaching Assistant (TA) while I am a graduate student?
