Apply on Employer Site

ORAU · 3 weeks ago

Planetary Cloud Chamber Instrumentation and Experimental Methods Development

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, offering unique research opportunities for talented scientists. The role focuses on developing laboratory instrumentation for cloud particle research and participating in experimental studies to advance knowledge in planetary atmospheres.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and adapt laboratory instrumentation for measuring cloud particle properties, cloud and gas chemical compositions, and fluid flow velocities, and temperatures

Participate in developing a meaningful experimental program to collect data, perform analysis and write peer reviewed publications to demonstrate the cloud chamber and its instrumentation is ready for future use by the wider planetary science community

Qualification

Cloud particle researchInstrumentation developmentExperimental techniquesData analysisLaboratory practicesChemistryEnvironmental SciencePhysicsChemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Required

Doctoral Degree

Background in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Experience in areas closely related to aerosol or cloud particle research

Experience with instrumentation

Experience with experimental techniques

Experience with data analysis

Experience with general laboratory practices

Experience with physical or chemical experimental instruments, procedures and processes

Company

ORAU

Glassdoor4.4

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