The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Earth System Research Laboratory/Chemical Sciences Division (NOAA ESRL/CSD) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study atmospheric dynamics using measurements made from ground-based, ship-based, and aircraft-based remote sensor deployments. The successful applicant will work closely with a team of federal and university scientists to interpret observations from recent field campaigns and design, develop, and deploy Doppler Lidars in future field studies. It is anticipated that this position will be filled through the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder. The initial term of the appointment is for one year, with a possibility of extension subject to the availability of funding.
Duties
Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of Doppler Wind Lidar systems from a variety of operational platforms. Participate in the acquisition, quality control evaluation, and archiving of the field data. Analyze the data, in conjunction with other field measurements and model results, to evaluate and improve current understanding of atmospheric dynamics and the role it plays in transport and mixing of chemical constituents through the atmosphere. Present the results at scientific meetings and publish them in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in engineering, physics, meteorology, or related field. Capability for self-guided, motivated, and original research. Ability to work well with other researchers and support staff in a cooperative research environment. Experience in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of custom-built scientific instrumentation. Experience with laser systems, RF-signal processing and Doppler spectral analysis is desirable. Experience with design, construction, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic and optical subassemblies is desirable. Ability to program in Matlab, C, and LabView is desirable.
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