Surface-atmosphere fluxes of carbon and other trace gases

About the role

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking a postdoctoral candidate with research interests in tropospheric composition and carbon cycle science, focusing on using aircraft measurements to quantify surface-atmosphere fluxes of CO2 and CH4 in urban and natural environments.

Responsibilities

• Using aircraft measurements to quantify surface-atmosphere fluxes of CO2 and CH4 in urban and natural environments.
• Investigate fluxes of water vapor, ozone, and other trace gases relevant for climate and air quality.
• Integrate in situ data, remote sensing observations, and advanced analytical tools to understand Earth System processes related to trace gas emissions and sinks.
• Operate and calibrate several instruments, including CO2/CH4 (with isotopic species), OCS and CO instrumentation, and a 3D winds system.
• Develop secondary projects fostering collaborations with other researchers both at NASA Ames and externally.

Requirements

• PhD in the physical or biological sciences, preferably Chemistry, Physics, Atmospheric, or Ecosystem Sciences, or a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Experience working with analytical instrumentation; experience with laser-based spectroscopic techniques is preferred.
• Ability to work as a member of a team on various projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous laboratory and/or field experience is required.
• Experience with a variety of data analysis software packages is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Deployments may be necessary.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in instrument development, deployment, and calibration.
• Experience with laser-based spectroscopic techniques.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Collaborative and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• One- to three-year fellowship.
• Opportunity to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

• One- to three-year fellowship.
• Opportunity to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute.