Atmospheric Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Howard University; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

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Job summary

Howard University’s NOAA Center in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology invites applicants for two part‑time research assistant positions. The roles focus on planetary boundary layer measurements and analysis, supporting NCAS‑M thrusts.

Qualifications include BS or MS in atmospheric sciences and experience with instrumentation, data collection and programming in Python, C++, or Fortran. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation, data collection and analysis for atmospheric science projects.
• Strong background in atmospheric physics, boundary layer meteorology and clouds.
• Ability to use high performance computing resources and to publish results in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Assist research projects within NCAS‑M thrusts and related programs.
• Conduct measurements and data analysis for planetary boundary layer studies.
• Contribute to reports and manuscript preparation for peer‑reviewed journals.

Skills

Instrumentation

Data collection

Scientific programming

Atmospheric physics

Boundary layer meteorology

High performance computing

Independent research

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in atmospheric sciences

Tools

Python

C++

Fortran

Job description

Howard University’s NOAA Center in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology invites applicants for two part‑time research assistant positions. The roles focus on planetary boundary layer measurements and analysis, supporting NCAS‑M thrusts.

Qualifications include BS or MS in atmospheric sciences and experience with instrumentation, data collection and programming in Python, C++, or Fortran. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.