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Venus Atmospheric Research

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, offering unique research opportunities in NASA research projects. The role focuses on in situ investigations of the Venus atmosphere, with responsibilities including conducting scientific research and developing instrumentation for future missions.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Concentrate on in situ Venus chemical and physics investigations focusing on the Venus atmosphere / clouds

Conduct scientific investigations anywhere in the Venus atmosphere, including the cloud layers

Research in the chemistry, physics and dynamics of atmospheres as well as exploring the capabilities of potential instrumentation suites to provide relevant science data, including composition, dynamic chemistry, particle detection and tracking, and life detection

Develop and verify various forms of instrumentation required to implement future missions in the respective environments

Qualification

Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistryPh.D. in physicsExperiment designInstrument developmentScientific investigationsData analysis

Required

Recent Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry or physics

Experience in experiment design or instrument/space craft system development

U.S. Citizen Only

Doctoral Degree

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.

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