Postdoctoral Associate, Center for Sustainability Science & Strategy/AGAGE

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Center for Sustainability Science & Strategy (CS3) to join the AGAGE network. You will interpret observations of non-CO2 greenhouse and ozone-depleting gases using models, measurements and inverse methods, contributing to emission and transport rate analyses.

The role engages with an international team of scientists and atmospheric chemists at MIT, with potential for extension based on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is required.
• Proficiency in scientific programming.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research.
• Preferred: inverse modelling experience and using 3D chemical transport models.
• Experience with observational data sets (ground-based and remote sensing) and a strong track record of scientific output.

Responsibilities

• Interpret AGAGE observations of non-CO2 greenhouse and ozone-depleting gases using models, measurements and inverse methods.
• Collaborate with an international team of scientists and atmospheric chemists at MIT.
• Contribute to determining emissions, transport rates, loss rates, ozone depletion and radiative forcing by these gases.

Skills

Scientific programming

Quantitative research

Inverse modelling

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Job description

Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Center for Sustainability Science & Strategy (CS3) to join an international team of scientists working as part of the global AGAGE network and a large community of atmospheric chemists at MIT. The work will focus on interpretation of AGAGE observations of non-CO 2 greenhouse and ozone-depleting gases (e.g., N 2 O, CFCs, HFCs) using models, measurements and inverse methods. The general goals of AGAGE are to measure the abundances of these gases in the atmosphere and to determine emissions, transport rates and mechanisms, loss rates and mechanisms, and ozone depletion and radiative forcing by these gases.

Additional information about AGAGE and CS3 is available at https://agage.mit.edu and https://cs3.mit.edu .

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; proficiency in scientific programming; and demonstration of experience in quantitative research. PREFERRED: Experience in inverse modelling; experience of using 3D chemical transport models; experience working with a range of observational data sets of atmospheric composition such as ground based and remote sensing measurements; and an emerging strong track record of scientific output.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Luke Western ([e-mail]), CS3, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

This is a one-year initial appointment with the likelihood of extension, depending on performance.

9/25/2026