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Earth Science: Analysis and Interpretation of Satellite-Based Spectroscopic Measurements

Greenbelt, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

ORAU is part of the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which offers unique research opportunities for talented scientists. The role involves engaging in research projects related to Earth science, particularly focusing on the analysis of satellite-based spectroscopic measurements and their implications for atmospheric studies.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluation and analysis of the long-term changes in stratospheric ozone, especially changes in the Antarctic ozone hole

Evaluation of solar variability in the UV using measurements from the Nimbus 7 Solar Backscattered Ultraviolet (SBUV) spectral radiometer

Studies of the response of upper-atmospheric ozone to solar activity using Nimbus 4, Nimbus 7, and SBUV/2 measurements

Analysis of data from the Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer on the effect of volcanic emissions (sulfur dioxide and aerosols) from the Mt. Pinatubo and other eruptions, on the reported ozone densities

Studies of the sensitivity of the SBUV measurement technique to anthropogenic and solar-related ozone perturbations

Analyses of test data from advanced SBUV instruments scheduled for future space flight

Qualification

Satellite-based measurementsSpectroscopic analysisEarth science researchData analysisResearch proposal writingCollaboration skills

Required

Doctoral Degree

Research proposal

Three letters of recommendation

Official doctoral transcript documents

Company

ORAU

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