Postdoc: Advancing Air Quality with Low-Cost Sensors

ORAU; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Program position focused on low-cost air quality sensors and data fusion with satellite datasets. The successful candidate will build, calibrate and deploy sensors, analyze data, and validate satellite observations to support NASA Earth science goals.

Field of study includes Earth science, atmospheric science, or engineering with strong instrumentation skills and teamwork. U.S. citizenship or eligible status is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in the physical sciences or engineering, preferably Chemistry or Atmospheric Sciences.
• Laboratory and/or field experience.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation for atmospheric measurements.
• Experience developing and implementing sensor calibration techniques.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Occasional deployment travel may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build, calibrate and deploy low-cost air quality sensors for the INSTEP network.
• Analyze sensor data and fuse with remote sensing datasets to maximize scientific value.
• Validate satellite measurements of air quality events using in-situ and satellite data.
• Contribute to NASA Earth Action portfolio and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Field experience

Sensor calibration techniques

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Travel readiness

Education

PhD in physical sciences or engineering

Job description

NASA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Program position focused on low-cost air quality sensors and data fusion with satellite datasets. The successful candidate will build, calibrate and deploy sensors, analyze data, and validate satellite observations to support NASA Earth science goals.

Field of study includes Earth science, atmospheric science, or engineering with strong instrumentation skills and teamwork. U.S. citizenship or eligible status is required.