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ORAU · 4 weeks ago

Applied Research on Speciated Particulate Matter Air Pollution

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, offering research opportunities for talented scientists. This role focuses on mapping near-surface chemically speciated particulate matter concentrations and assessing their impact on air quality using various remote sensing and ground-based data.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Using remotely sensed multiangle, multispectral radiometric and/or polarimetric imagery and derived aerosol products, ground-based particulate matter (PM) sensor measurements, and atmospheric model information for mapping near-surface chemically speciated PM concentrations and their impact on air quality

Participate in the application of current and future data to scientific problems, including but not limited to characterization of levels and trends in total and speciated particulate air pollution exposure; development of novel satellite and/or surface-based approaches for determining ambient speciated PM concentrations; PM source apportionment; assessment of public or ecosystem health or other environmental impacts; or identification of disparities in pollution exposure across communities

Qualification

Air pollution researchAerosol characterizationEnvironmental scienceEnvironmental engineeringAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Doctoral degree

Research proposal

Three letters of recommendation

Official doctoral transcript documents

U.S. Citizens

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)

Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status

Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status

Preferred

Background in air pollution research, aerosol/particulate matter characterization, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related topics

Good analytical and problem-solving 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.

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