Observational Constraints on Processes Controlling Atmospheric Composition

About the role

The postdoctoral fellow will focus their research interests to broadly cover the use of satellite data to provide observational constraints on general circulation and chemical transport models through the use of optimal state estimation (data assimilation) techniques.

Responsibilities

• Focus research interests on using satellite data to provide observational constraints on general circulation and chemical transport models through the use of optimal state estimation (data assimilation) techniques.
• Apply these techniques to understand processes controlling ozone and their impact on air quality and climate.
• Provide "top-down" constraints on carbon dioxide fluxes.
• Create a framework to reduce uncertainty in the climate response to anthropogenic forcing.
• Utilize 4D variational assimilation based on the adjoint of GEOS-Chem.
• Explore other approaches such as ensemble Kalman filtering techniques.

Requirements

• A Doctoral Degree.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (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.

Qualifications

• Experience with satellite data analysis and data assimilation techniques.
• Strong background in atmospheric sciences, environmental science, or related fields.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Skills

• Data assimilation techniques.
• Optimal state estimation methods.
• Understanding of atmospheric and chemical transport models.
• Knowledge of satellite remote sensing and its applications.

Benefits

• One- to three-year fellowship.
• Opportunity to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at JPL.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact Information

Point of Contact: Mikeala

Email: npp@orau.org