Research Scientist

About the role

The Research Scientist will support atmospheric remote sensing research at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). The role involves advancing the analysis of long-term atmospheric data records and enhancing NASA's expertise in interpreting global atmospheric observation data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific programming and data analysis for atmospheric remote sensing products, including ozone, water vapor, and related trace gases.
• Analyze and interpret atmospheric measurements from NASA and partner instruments, including long-term data sets and climatologies.
• Perform and interpret ensemble analyses to statistically intercompare satellite remote sensing observations and climatological models and re-analyses of atmospheric composition and dynamics.
• Collaborate with NASA scientists and university partners to assess the temporal evolution of atmospheric state variables and gaseous species concentrations.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports (LaTeX or Microsoft Word) summarizing findings, evaluations, and recommendations.
• Contribute to software development, configuration management, testing, debugging, and deployment of scientific analysis tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Physics, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of demonstrated experience with satellite, airborne, or ground-based atmospheric datasets.
• Background in processes governing atmospheric physics, chemistry, and/or dynamics.
• Scientific programming proficiency in Python, MATLAB, IDL, or similar languages.
• Experience analyzing atmospheric data products such as trace gases and aerosols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including uncertainty analysis and retrieval evaluation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline capable of performing research independently.
• Familiarity with stratospheric chemistry and dynamics processes.
• Experience working with atmospheric data sets, including model data, to interpret atmospheric transport or dynamic and chemical evolution of air parcels.
• Experience with SAGE I/II/III, MLS, ACE-FTS, OMPS-LP, or other satellite atmospheric remote sensing data sets.
• Experience with reanalysis products or models of stratospheric trace gas products.
• Familiarity with NASA data systems, formats (NetCDF, HDF), and analysis workflows.
• Experience collaborating with university or government research partners.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with SAGE I/II/III, MLS, ACE-FTS, OMPS-LP, or other satellite atmospheric remote sensing data sets.
• Experience with reanalysis products or models of stratospheric trace gas products.
• Familiarity with NASA data systems, formats (NetCDF, HDF), and analysis workflows.
• Experience collaborating with university or government research partners.

Pay

$90,000 - $125,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Onsite position requiring U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence.