Earth Science: Analysis and Interpretation of Ground, Airborne and Satellite-based observations in support of the verification of the NASA Pandora Project

About the role

The Earth Science position involves analyzing and interpreting ground, airborne, and satellite-based observations in support of the verification of the NASA Pandora Project.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and analysis of the combined observational platforms related to improving the verification and development of the Pandora Spectrometer System retrieval algorithms
• Contextualization of the interpretation of Pandora air quality and atmospheric composition products, both operational and developmental
• Development and refinement of improved profile algorithms for retrieval of O3, NO2, HCHO, and SO2
• Planning and design for the current and future field and satellite cal/val/verification campaigns
• Harmonization and expansion of the NASA Pandora Project and its other ground-based networks (e.g., TOLNET, AERONET, MPLNET) and the ESA Pandora project and its networks to develop the Pandora Global Network (PGN)
• Development and planning related to the deployment of long-term fixed sites in support of current and future satellite missions in conjunction with governmental agencies such as EPA and NOAA and with international partners such as ESA, EUMETSAT, and KIER

Requirements

A Doctoral Degree is required.

Qualifications

Must have a valid EAD card and I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status if applying as an LPR, asylee, or refugee.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, knowledge of Earth Science, and experience with satellite and ground-based observation data processing.

Benefits

Unique research opportunities at NASA Centers, Headquarters, or affiliated research institutes.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

Email: npp@orau.org

Location

Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

Field of Science

Earth Science

Advisors

• John T. Sullivan
• Thomas Hanisco