Postdoc: Microwave Radar for Atmospheric Sensing

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL); United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Wellbeing and retirement plans

Paid time off and learning programs

Rideshare and childcare options

Flexible schedule and parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, seeks a postdoctoral scholar to conduct independent research in microwave remote sensing, radar instrumentation, and atmospheric science. The project supports the NASA Earth Science Decadal Survey Incubator and aims to advance radar tech for observing the planetary boundary layer and improving water vapor and cloud measurements.

The selected candidate will develop radar retrieval techniques, investigate measurement errors, and help deploy

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, Applied Physics, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated research experience in microwave or RF systems, radar remote sensing, or scientific instrumentation.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and measurements, including RF test equipment, data acquisition systems, and electronic instrumentation.
• Strong programming skills in Python or MATLAB for scientific computing and data analysis.
• Knowledge of signal processing techniques, including statistical analysis, filtering, retrieval algorithms, or uncertainty analysis.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent research in microwave remote sensing, radar instrumentation, and atmospheric science.
• Develop and evaluate novel microwave radar retrieval techniques and analyze measurement uncertainties.
• Contribute to design, testing, and deployment of advanced radar instrumentation, including mission-related deployments.

Skills

Python or MATLAB

Signal processing techniques

Scientific publications

RF systems knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

RF test equipment (vector network analyzers)

Data acquisition systems

Electronic instrumentation

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, seeks a postdoctoral scholar to conduct independent research in microwave remote sensing, radar instrumentation, and atmospheric science. The project supports the NASA Earth Science Decadal Survey Incubator and aims to advance radar tech for observing the planetary boundary layer and improving water vapor and cloud measurements.

The selected candidate will develop radar retrieval techniques, investigate measurement errors, and help deploy