Postdoc: Data-Constrained Air Quality Modeling

ORAU; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization affiliated with NASA is offering a postdoctoral opportunity for PhD graduates in Earth Science. The selected candidate will engage in research utilizing CTMs and AQ models to study tropospheric chemistry and air quality, requiring strong analytical and programming skills. Experience with data-assimilation techniques is beneficial. The position is based at the Ames Research Center in California, and U.S. citizenship or legal resident status is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in an Earth Science related field.
• Experience with running and developing 3-D atmospheric CTMs and data assimilation techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and computer programming ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in ongoing NASA research projects related to tropospheric chemical composition and air quality.
• Utilize CTMs and AQ models in research.
• Apply data-assimilation techniques in CTMs and AQ models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer programming

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

PhD in Earth Science related field

Tools

3-D atmospheric CTMs

Data assimilation techniques

Job description

A research organization affiliated with NASA is offering a postdoctoral opportunity for PhD graduates in Earth Science. The selected candidate will engage in research utilizing CTMs and AQ models to study tropospheric chemistry and air quality, requiring strong analytical and programming skills. Experience with data-assimilation techniques is beneficial. The position is based at the Ames Research Center in California, and U.S. citizenship or legal resident status is required.