Postdoc: Global Trace Gas Emissions & Climate Modeling

ORAU; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research organization in Maryland is seeking a scientist for the NASA Postdoctoral Program. The role involves analyzing remote-sensing data to characterize trace gases and improving emission estimates using advanced modeling techniques. The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree in Earth sciences and has experience in running 3-D global chemistry models. This position supports crucial research related to climate and atmospheric science, contributing to NASA's mission in Earth science.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Earth, atmospheric, or related science required.
• Experience with 3-D global chemistry models and data analysis software preferred.
• Proficiency in inverse modeling, IDL, Fortran, and/or machine learning/AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze remote-sensing data to characterize trace gases.
• Improve emission estimates of trace gases using measurements.
• Run global chemistry models to assess gas impacts on climate.

Skills

Remote-sensing data analysis

3-D global chemistry models

Inverse modeling

IDL

Fortran

Machine learning/AI

Education

Doctoral degree in Earth, atmospheric, or related science

Job description

A prominent research organization in Maryland is seeking a scientist for the NASA Postdoctoral Program. The role involves analyzing remote-sensing data to characterize trace gases and improving emission estimates using advanced modeling techniques. The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree in Earth sciences and has experience in running 3-D global chemistry models. This position supports crucial research related to climate and atmospheric science, contributing to NASA's mission in Earth science.