Associate Scientist: Balloon-Borne Atmospheric Instrumentation

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Associate Scientist in atmospheric instrumentation and balloon operations within NOAA's Chemical Sciences Laboratory in Boulder, CO. The successful candidate will support the B2SAP balloon program and work on in-situ measurements of stratospheric aerosols.

The role includes preparing, maintaining, and testing the Portable Optical Particle Spectrometer (POPS), assisting with balloon launches and payload recovery, and

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and calibrate POPS instrument for balloon flights.
• Support balloon launches, field operations, and instrument recovery.
• Provide hands-on support to B2SAP partner stations domestically and internationally.

Job description

CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Associate Scientist in atmospheric instrumentation and balloon operations within NOAA's Chemical Sciences Laboratory in Boulder, CO. The successful candidate will support the B2SAP balloon program and work on in-situ measurements of stratospheric aerosols.

The role includes preparing, maintaining, and testing the Portable Optical Particle Spectrometer (POPS), assisting with balloon launches and payload recovery, and