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Studies of Aerosol Effects on Climate Using Advanced Measurement Technologies
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position with the Aerosol and Cloud MicroPhysics Group at NASA-Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA. The long term research goal of our group is to study the direct and indirect effects of aerosols on climate and air quality. We pursue this goal through a program of satellite data analysis, field measurements and modeling studies. We have a unique instrument that employs the new technique of Cavity Ring-Down (CRD) to measure aerosol optical properties in situ from aircraft and at ground sites. We have participated in the DOE Aerosol IOP, 2003, Caldecott Tunnel Experiment, 2005, 2006, ABC post-Monsoon Experiment (APMEX), 2004, and others. The second generation of this instrument is designed for use on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) as well as conventional aircraft and ground sites. It has improved accuracy and also measures aerosol forward and back scatter and NO2 mixing ratio. The prospective post-Doctoral candidate will be involved in calibration, deployment, and analysis of data from this instrument. He/she will work with our collaborators to study the direct and indirect effects of aerosol on climate and air quality using CRD, photoacoustic, incandescence, and filter-based methods. The position will be under the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) (formerly the National Research Council Associate Program).

Position Requirements:

PhD in the physical sciences, preferable Atmospheric Sciences or Physics.
Experience working with optical instruments.
Ability to work as a member of a team on various projects.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

For further information please contact:

Anthony.W.Strawa@nasa.gov

http://geo.arc.nasa.gov/sgp/sgpaero.htm

NASA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Strawa, et al., The measurement of aerosol optical properties using continuous wave cavity ring-down techniques, J. Atmos. Oceanic Tech., 20 (April), 454-465, 2003
Strawa, A.W., et al., In-Situ Measurement of Aerosol Optical Properties Made During the DOE Aerosol IOP: 1. Comparison of Extinction and Scattering Coefficients, J. Geophys. Res., 111, 2005.

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