Postdoc: Satellite Emission Insights for Global Cities

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to investigate urban fossil fuel CO₂ and air pollutant emissions using satellite observations, inventories, and data assimilation. The role centers on linking satellite CO₂ estimates with urban emission inventories and exploring relationships with development and mitigation strategies.

The candidate will publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams,

Qualifications

• PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, Geophysics, Environmental Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of atmospheric composition and related fields.
• Experience with python and similar languages.
• Excellent oral (including public speaking) and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Peer-reviewed publications related to atmospheric composition modelling and/or their utilization for Earth system science research.

Responsibilities

• Investigate urban fossil fuel CO₂ and air pollutant emissions using satellite observations, emission inventories, and data assimilation.
• Characterize spatial and temporal emission patterns across major cities worldwide.
• Combine satellite-based CO₂ emission estimates with air pollutant estimates from TEMPO, GEMS, and TROPOMI.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Python

Education

PhD in Atmospheric Sciences/Physics/Geophysics/Environmental Sciences

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to investigate urban fossil fuel CO₂ and air pollutant emissions using satellite observations, inventories, and data assimilation. The role centers on linking satellite CO₂ estimates with urban emission inventories and exploring relationships with development and mitigation strategies.

The candidate will publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams,