Novel analysis of radio occultation measurements for planetary atmosphere studies

About the role

The 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 are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Responsibilities

We invite research proposals to study planetary atmospheres including Venus and Mars through improved processing of past and current radio occultation (RO) measurements. Recent advances in RO methodology have made it possible to enhance the vertical resolution and penetration of the retrieved profiles. Combining data from multiple missions expands the available measurements that can be used to improve our understanding of atmospheric processes through comparison with General Circulation Models (GCMs). Studies that exploit that synergy between RO and other observations (e.g., infrared sounders) are also encouraged.

Requirements

• Research proposal
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official doctoral transcript documents

Qualifications

A Doctoral Degree is required.

Skills

Experience with radio occultation (RO) measurements, expertise in atmospheric modeling, and knowledge of planetary science are preferred.

Benefits

One- to three-year fellowships with competitive stipends and benefits.

Pay

Stipend details are provided in the application instructions on the NASA Postdoctoral Program website.

Schedule

The fellowship is for one to three years, starting as soon as possible after appointment start date.

Location

Pasadena, California at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Field of Science

Planetary Science

Contact Information

For questions about this opportunity, please email npp@orau.org.

Eligibility

Eligibility is currently open to U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR); Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and 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.