25-114: Satellite Remote Sensing Specialist for Weather Research Applications

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COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY’s Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop physics-based and machine learning methods for environmental satellite remote sensing applications. This full-time position supports NOAA-funded research projects, including global 3D satellite cloud studies and multi-scale weather applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on satellite-based estimation of global cloud properties using geostationary/polar-orbiting data.
• Develop and apply physics/statistics-based and AI/ML methods for environmental remote sensing.
• Validate research results with in-situ measurements and intercomparisons with multiple satellite datasets.
• Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and collaborative research projects.
• Collaborate with operational partners, product end users, and interdisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a closely related STEM field (defense must be completed before start).
• Experience in satellite remote sensing related to atmospheric clouds.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and manipulating scientific datasets for meteorological applications.
• Experience working in team environments and effectively communicating scientific results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with in-situ weather and climate measurements.
• Proficiency in programming (Python) and statistical/machine learning methods.
• Knowledge of atmospheric cloud retrieval products and radiative transfer models.
• Experience writing for scientific publications.

Employment Details

• Appointment: 12 months with flexible start between January 1 – March 1, 2026.
• Option to renew for an additional year based on performance and funding.
• Work schedule: 40 hours/week, hybrid flexibility considered.
• Pre-employment criminal background check required.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online through the CSU portal. Required materials: Jobs Cover Letter addressing all required and preferred qualifications, Resume/CV, Professional References (3, with recent collaboration experience).

Science Experience

Writing for scientific publications.

Employment Details

• Appointment: 12 months with flexible start between January 1 – March 1, 2026.
• Option to renew for an additional year based on performance and funding.
• Work schedule: 40 hours/week, hybrid flexibility considered.
• Pre-employment criminal background check required.

Contact Information

Search Contact: Linn Barrett, linn.barrett@colostate.edu