Postdoc: Cloud Remote Sensing & Arctic Climate

RFCSR; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development resources

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct advanced research in cloud remote sensing, aerosol–cloud interactions, and Arctic climate processes. You will work at the interface of satellite observations, radiative transfer, and climate science to contribute to high-impact polar cloud studies.

The position involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, state-of-the-art satellite missions, and opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed

Qualifications

• PhD in Atmospheric Science, Physics, Earth System Science, or a closely related field (completed by start date).
• Strong background in satellite remote sensing and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience with radiative transfer, cloud physics, or atmospheric modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to publish scientific research in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate retrieval algorithms for cloud phase, particularly under polar night conditions.
• Analyze passive and active satellite observations, including data from EarthCARE and related missions.
• Perform radiative transfer simulations and multi-platform data collocation.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
• Collaborate with researchers across multiple institutions in the U.S. and internationally.

Skills

Satellite remote sensing

Quantitative data analysis

Radiative transfer

Cloud physics

Atmospheric modeling

Scientific programming

Education

PhD in Atmospheric Science, Physics, Earth System Science, or closely related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

IDL

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct advanced research in cloud remote sensing, aerosol–cloud interactions, and Arctic climate processes. You will work at the interface of satellite observations, radiative transfer, and climate science to contribute to high-impact polar cloud studies.

The position involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, state-of-the-art satellite missions, and opportunities to publish in peer-reviewed