Postdoc: Polarimetric Remote Sensing of Aerosols & Surfaces

ORAU; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU is offering a unique opportunity within the NASA Postdoctoral Program, focusing on Earth Science at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. This fellowship invites recent Doctoral graduates to engage in specialized research on aerosol and cloud interactions, as well as optical properties. Responsibilities include operating NASA instruments, processing scientific data, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in radiative transfer, remote sensing, and programming in C++, Fortran, or Python.

Qualifications

• Strong background in radiative transfer, optimal estimation, and remote sensing.
• Experience in programming with C++, Fortran, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Operate instruments aboard NASA aircraft for research tasks.
• Process polarimeter/lidar airborne and satellite data.
• Test and improve retrieval algorithms in atmospheric science.

Skills

Radiative transfer

Optimal estimation

Aerosol/cloud/ocean optics

Airborne/satellite remote sensing

Machine learning

Programming (C++, Fortran, Python)

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

ORAU is offering a unique opportunity within the NASA Postdoctoral Program, focusing on Earth Science at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. This fellowship invites recent Doctoral graduates to engage in specialized research on aerosol and cloud interactions, as well as optical properties. Responsibilities include operating NASA instruments, processing scientific data, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in radiative transfer, remote sensing, and programming in C++, Fortran, or Python.