<div dir="ltr">The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), part of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (<a href="https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/">https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/</a>), is seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers to join and strengthen our TEMPO team. The TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution) satellite instrument measures air quality and atmospheric composition over North America with unprecedented temporal and spatial resolution.<br><br>The successful candidates will join the SAO TEMPO Group, focusing their efforts on:<br>- Improving the TEMPO instrument's calibration.<br>- Enhancing Level 0 to 1 algorithms.<br>- Developing new trace gas products.<br>- Level 2 product validation.<br><br>Position Details:<br>- Position Type: Full-time<br>- Duration: Fixed 2-year contract (with the possibility of a 1-year extension subject to satisfactory performance).<br>- Start Date: As soon as possible.<br>- Application Deadline: June 19, 2026<br><br>How to Apply:<div>Further details, institutional benefits, and official application instructions can be found here: <a href="https://trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/b7d73df2-0c5c-4ab0-a1ea-7ced0b27e19d">https://trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/b7d73df2-0c5c-4ab0-a1ea-7ced0b27e19d</a><br></div></div>