Doppler Lidar Research Scientist (Temp)

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Temporary Researcher within NOAA's Chemical Sciences Laboratory. The successful candidate will join the Atmospheric Remote Sensing program to post-process and analyze Doppler lidar data from key field campaigns, advancing boundary layer dynamics, turbulence, and air quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with federal and university scientists and offers opportunities to participate in field campaigns and to work in a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, meteorology, atmospheric science, environmental engineering, or closely related field.
• Experience in experimental physical/atmospheric sciences.
• Experience in data analysis and programming (MATLAB, IDL, or other image visualization software).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret lidar measurements for boundary layer research.
• Plan group short- and long-term research strategies.
• Participate in field campaigns, deploy lidar systems, design measurement strategies, and monitor instrument performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming

MATLAB

IDL

Education

Ph.D. in physics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

IDL

Job description

CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Temporary Researcher within NOAA's Chemical Sciences Laboratory. The successful candidate will join the Atmospheric Remote Sensing program to post-process and analyze Doppler lidar data from key field campaigns, advancing boundary layer dynamics, turbulence, and air quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with federal and university scientists and offers opportunities to participate in field campaigns and to work in a