Tropospheric Chemistry

ORAU

Hampton (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A reputable research organization offers a unique research opportunity focused on tropospheric composition. Candidates will investigate regional pollution's impact on the global atmosphere, conduct data analyses of airborne campaigns, and improve interpretations of satellite observations. The role is located at Langley Research Center in Virginia and requires a Doctoral Degree. The organization welcomes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and eligible foreign nationals for participation in ongoing NASA research projects.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline required.

Responsibilities

Investigate transport and evolution of regional pollution in the atmosphere.
Conduct data analyses of airborne campaigns.
Improve interpretation of satellite observations for air quality.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Program

NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Description

This research opportunity focuses on improving the understanding of tropospheric composition. High priority is placed on investigating transport and photochemical evolution of regional pollution as it is incorporated into the global atmosphere on a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. NASA conducts frequent airborne campaigns that support this goal through integrating satellite observations, ground- and aircraft-based measurements, and air quality models. Data analyses and modeling efforts focus on validation and improved interpretation of satellite/airborne/ground-based tropospheric composition observations for their utility in research and monitoring of surface air quality. Research is not solely limited to NASA observations; field campaigns routinely involve cooperation between NASA, other state/federal/international agencies, and other academic research partners.

General research topics include data analysis and/or modeling of recent airborne campaigns to investigate the impact of anthropogenic or natural emissions on tropospheric composition, understand the drivers of urban air pollution (primarily ozone and PM2.5), and improve the interpretation of satellite and other remote sensing observations (e.g., GCAS, Pandora), with emphasis on the use of new geostationary satellites (GEMS, TEMPO, SENTINEL-4) for understanding surface air quality.

Location

Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia

Field of Science

Earth Science

Advisors

James H. Crawford – James.H.Crawford@nasa.gov – 757-864-7231
Katherine R. Travis – Katherine.Travis@nasa.gov – 757-864-2370
Laura M. Judd – Laura.M.Judd@nasa.gov – 757-864-7670

Eligibility

U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status
Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status

Eligibility Requirements