Postdoc: Satellite Urban Emissions Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Rideshare benefits

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate urban fossil fuel CO₂ and air pollutant emissions using satellite observations, inventories, and data assimilation. You will analyze urban emission patterns worldwide and apply the MEKC framework to study development and mitigation effects.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, Python proficiency, strong communication, and proven collaboration and publication experience.

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

• Analyze urban emission distributions and trends using satellite observations and emission inventories.
• Apply the MEKC framework to relate emission changes with economic development and mitigation efforts.
• Develop reproducible analysis methods and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and publish results.

Skills

Python programming

Public speaking

Teamwork

Atmospheric science knowledge

Education

PhD in Atmospheric Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate urban fossil fuel CO₂ and air pollutant emissions using satellite observations, inventories, and data assimilation. You will analyze urban emission patterns worldwide and apply the MEKC framework to study development and mitigation effects.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, Python proficiency, strong communication, and proven collaboration and publication experience.