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ORAU · 4 weeks ago

Strengthening NASA Air Quality Observations with Low-Cost Sensor Data

Travis Field, 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 enhancing air quality observations using low-cost sensors and data fusion techniques to support NASA's missions in Earth science and related fields.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Help build, calibrate, and deploy low-cost air quality sensors

Analyze data from the INSTEP network

Validate satellite measurements of air quality events using sensor data fusion along with remote sensing instruments and satellites

Contribute to a NASA-sponsored sensor and remote sensing database

Work on ArcGIS mapping, geospatial interpolation, and other data visualization tools

Foster collaborations with other researchers at NASA Ames and externally

Qualification

PhD in engineeringAnalytical instrumentationData fusionData analysis softwareMachine learningGeospatial interpolationData visualizationTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

PhD in engineering or the physical or data sciences, preferably Chemistry, Physics, or Atmospheric Sciences

Previous laboratory and/or field experience

Experience working with analytical instrumentation for atmospheric measurements

Experience combining multiple data sources into scientific analyses

Ability to work as a member of a team on various projects

Good written and verbal communication skills

Occasional deployment travel may be necessary

Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen

Degree: Doctoral Degree

Preferred

Experience with a variety of data analysis software packages

Demonstrated success in collaborative environments

Experience with one or several of the following: machine learning, data assimilation, ArcGIS, NASA satellite datasets

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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