Urban CO2 & CH4 Monitoring Fellow

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is offering a fellowship for a skilled scientist in atmospheric physics, focusing on carbon monitoring in megacities. The candidate will collaborate with a team to measure and analyze CO2 and CH4 concentrations, employing advanced atmospheric models and remote sensing technologies. A doctoral degree is required. The position is based at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to significant research targeting urban emissions and environmental science.

Qualifications

• Must possess a doctoral degree.
• Expertise in atmospheric physics and related fields essential.
• Experience with airborne instrumentation and carbon measurements required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Megacity CO2 Monitoring Team.
• Install and validate CO2 and CH4 measurements.
• Assess LA carbon fluxes using inversion models.
• Design space-based monitoring solutions.
• Incorporate satellite data for CO2 monitoring.

Skills

Atmospheric physics and chemistry

Carbon cycle science

Atmospheric remote sensing

Airborne instrumentation

Regional CO2 flux inversion

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

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Job description

A leading research organization is offering a fellowship for a skilled scientist in atmospheric physics, focusing on carbon monitoring in megacities. The candidate will collaborate with a team to measure and analyze CO2 and CH4 concentrations, employing advanced atmospheric models and remote sensing technologies. A doctoral degree is required. The position is based at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to significant research targeting urban emissions and environmental science.