Instrument development for stratospheric composition

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The NASA Postdoctoral Program at JPL invites highly talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects. This fellowship focuses on developing microwave limb sounding instruments for stratospheric science, with lab demonstrations for field campaigns.

Candidates will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of systems while using measurements to study UTLS ozone, water vapor, and carbon monoxide, advancing understanding of atmospheric composition.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred with strong laboratory instrumentation background.
• Experience with RF systems and signal processing is desirable.
• Experience with microwave limb sounding research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimize current and next-generation microwave limb sounding systems.
• Use measurements to investigate UTLS ozone, water vapor, and carbon monoxide to advance atmospheric science.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

RF engineering

Signal processing

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code 0342-NPP-NOV26-JPL-EarthSci

Application Deadline

11/1/2026 6/00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

This research opportunity focuses on the development of microwave limb sounding instruments for stratospheric science, with a strong emphasis on laboratory technology demonstrations designed for integration into ongoing and future NASA field campaigns.

We are seeking postdoctoral candidates with a strong background in laboratory instrumentation, RF engineering, signal processing, or related fields who are eager to contribute to cutting-edge, science-driven research. The successful candidate will play a dual role: contributing to the design, implementation, and optimization of current and next-generation microwave limb sounding systems, while also using the resulting measurements to investigate variability in upper troposphere–lower stratosphere (UTLS) ozone, water vapor, and carbon monoxide, advancing our understanding of atmospheric composition and dynamics.

Field of Science

Earth Science

Advisors

Luis Millan Valle
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Frank Winiberg
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Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.

Eligibility

Eligibility is currently open to:

• U.S. Citizens;
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
• Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and,
• Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status

Questions about this opportunity?

Please email [e-mail]

Point of Contact

Mikeala

Eligibility Requirements

• Degree: Doctoral Degree.