Mars Atmospheric Data Analysis and Modelling
About the role
The successful post-doc will participate in a program which focuses on understanding the Martian atmosphere, its variability, and its interaction with the surface through observing and/or modeling its primary traceable constituents, water vapor, water-ice and dust, and observing or modeling related surface features. The primary goals of this program include gaining insight into (1) the character of and changes in the atmosphere on diurnal, seasonal, interannual, and longer timescales, (2) the current climate regime, its history and evolution, and (3) the nature of the water cycle and its relationship to long term sources and sinks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize data from Mars orbiters and landers
- Conduct relevant modeling studies
- Search for trends and differences spatially and temporally in data sets
- Gain insight into the character of and changes in the atmosphere on various timescales
- Examine and compare data sets to gain understanding of the Martian climate and water cycle
Requirements
- A completed doctoral degree in a relevant field
- Experience with analyzing and interpreting planetary atmospheric data
- Ability to conduct relevant modeling studies
- Strong background in planetary science or related fields
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (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
Skills
- Data analysis skills
- Modeling expertise
- Interdisciplinary knowledge of planetary science
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements
Pay
- Salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 per year
Schedule
- Full-time position
Contact Information
For questions about this opportunity, please email npp@orau.org.
Location
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California
Field of Science
Planetary Science
Advisors
Leslie Tamppari
Leslie.K.Tamppari@jpl.nasa.gov
818-393-1226