[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Scientist, OCO-2/OCO-3, NASA JPL

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://experienced-jpl.icims.com/jobs/10165/research-scientist%2c-oco-2-oco
-3/job

 

Research Scientist, OCO-2/OCO-3


Overview


New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's
our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for
answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then
share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your
opportunity-is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If
you're driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a
lifetime and beyond, you're ready for JPL.

 

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated
on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work
environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build
collaboration, and reward excellence.


Responsibilities


You will work as a full-time scientist in the Tropospheric Composition group
in the Earth Science Section at JPL and will be responsible for evaluating
and improving retrievals of atmospheric composition, with a focus on
greenhouse gases, including the CO2 measurements from the OCO-2 and OCO-3
missions in conjunction with companion species such as CO, NO2 and O3 from
instruments such as CrIS, AIRS and TROPOMI. You will work closely with the
project teams including calibration, algorithm, validation and mission
planning. You will be work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment,
addressing cross-cutting challenges in the anthropogenic footprint of carbon
and its relationship to air quality and climate, harnessing multiple
measurements, models and data assimilation systems across multiple scales.
Based on these investigations, you will contribute to cross-discipline teams
in the definition of new science priorities and in the development of new
mission concepts needed to advance them.

You will be expected to publish scientific findings in top-tiered
peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as presenting results in relevant
science team meetings, workshops and conferences.

 


Qualifications


.        PhD in Atmospheric Science, Geophysics or a related technical
discipline

.        Advanced knowledge of one or more of the following areas: carbon
cycle science, atmospheric composition, air quality

.        Demonstrated experience performing atmospheric retrievals from high
resolution spectral measurements

.        Demonstrated experience with statistically-based validation of
remote sensing datasets against independent measurements

.        Strong programming skills in one or more languages

.        Advanced knowledge of optimal estimation (Bayesian) approach for
remote sensing

.        Excellent oral (including public speaking) and written
communication skills

.        Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience of working
in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications: 



.        Experience in handling large datasets

.        Experience with working with one or more of the OCO-2 Level 2
dataset, the ACOS algorithm, the TCCON validation dataset and the GGG2014
algorithm

.        Experience with operation of ground-based instrumentation for
validation

.        Experience with field campaigns for measurements of greenhouse
gases and/or air quality, particularly with mobile Fourier Transform
Spectrometers.

.        Experience programming in both Fortran and Python.

Complete applications will include a cover letter, a curriculum vita
including a bibliography of refereed and other work, a statement on research
experience and research objectives, and contact information for at least
three professional reference writers. Applications received by February 15,
2019, will receive full consideration.


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of underrepresented minority groups, females, disabled veterans, protected
veterans, and otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. JPL will hire,
transfer, and promote based on the qualifications of the individual to
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