Postdoctoral Fellow: Radiative Transfer in Climate Models

ORAU; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization is offering a competitive NASA Postdoctoral Program fellowship in climate science at its New York City facility. This research position involves developing algorithms for climate models and studying radiative interaction in the Earth's atmosphere. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and have experience in Fortran and data analysis. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with radiative transfer are preferred. Applications are open until November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in mathematical/statistical methods, data analysis, and Fortran is required.
• Familiarity with radiative transfer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on radiative transfer algorithms for climate models.
• Develop and improve physical representation and computation speed in GISS climate model.
• Investigate feedbacks in the climate system and their effects on sea ice evolution.
• Evaluate climate modeling results with satellite measurements.

Skills

Mathematical/statistical methods

Data analysis

Fortran

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

A leading aerospace organization is offering a competitive NASA Postdoctoral Program fellowship in climate science at its New York City facility. This research position involves developing algorithms for climate models and studying radiative interaction in the Earth's atmosphere. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and have experience in Fortran and data analysis. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with radiative transfer are preferred. Applications are open until November 1, 2026.