Postdoc: Stratospheric Microwave Limb Instrumentation

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The NASA Postdoctoral Program at JPL invites highly talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects. This fellowship focuses on developing microwave limb sounding instruments for stratospheric science, with lab demonstrations for field campaigns.

Candidates will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of systems while using measurements to study UTLS ozone, water vapor, and carbon monoxide, advancing understanding of atmospheric composition.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred with strong laboratory instrumentation background.
• Experience with RF systems and signal processing is desirable.
• Experience with microwave limb sounding research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimize current and next-generation microwave limb sounding systems.
• Use measurements to investigate UTLS ozone, water vapor, and carbon monoxide to advance atmospheric science.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

RF engineering

Signal processing

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

The NASA Postdoctoral Program at JPL invites highly talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects. This fellowship focuses on developing microwave limb sounding instruments for stratospheric science, with lab demonstrations for field campaigns.

Candidates will contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of systems while using measurements to study UTLS ozone, water vapor, and carbon monoxide, advancing understanding of atmospheric composition.