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ORAU · 4 weeks ago

Data-constrained Air Quality Modeling

Santa Clara County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU, in collaboration with NASA, offers a research opportunity through the NASA Postdoctoral Program for highly-talented scientists. The role focuses on utilizing chemistry transport and air quality models to enhance understanding and forecasting of tropospheric chemistry and air quality on various scales.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Use CTMs and AQ models, combined with in situ and remote-sensing data, to understand and forecast tropospheric chemistry and AQ

Demonstrate how in situ and remote-sensing data can improve CTMs and AQ models

Apply data assimilation techniques in CTMs and AQ models

Investigate processes controlling atmospheric concentrations of trace gases and aerosols using various CTMs and AQ models

Utilize regional and global networks of in situ measurements and field campaigns to improve and evaluate AQ model results

Prioritize projects that emphasize the use of satellite and ground-based remote-sensing data

Qualification

3D atmospheric CTMsData assimilation techniquesEarth Science PhDAnalytical skillsComputer programmingWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

PhD in an Earth Science related field

Experience with running and developing 3D atmospheric CTMs and data assimilation techniques

Strong analytical skills and computer programming ability

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

Founded in 1946