Balloon Instrumentation Scientist: Atmospheric Measurements
University of Colorado
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Job summary
CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Associate Scientist in atmospheric instrumentation and balloon operations within NOAA's CSL in Boulder, CO. The role supports the B2SAP program, developing and deploying in situ measurements of stratospheric aerosols from surface to stratosphere.
The successful candidate will prepare, test, and integrate the POPS instrument, assist balloon launches and payload recovery, and provide occasional hands-on support to partner
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, atmospheric science, chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Hands-on experience with the assembly, testing, maintenance, or solving of scientific instrumentation.
- Hold a full and valid driver's license.
- Willingness to travel to remote US and international research locations alongside NOAA/CIRES colleagues to train personnel at remote partner sites.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain, and integrate balloon-borne scientific instrumentation (POPS) for flights.
- Support balloon launches, field operations, and instrument recovery.
- Travel domestically and internationally to support field deployments and partner stations.
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Job description
CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Associate Scientist in atmospheric instrumentation and balloon operations within NOAA's CSL in Boulder, CO. The role supports the B2SAP program, developing and deploying in situ measurements of stratospheric aerosols from surface to stratosphere.
The successful candidate will prepare, test, and integrate the POPS instrument, assist balloon launches and payload recovery, and provide occasional hands-on support to partner
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