PDF versionJob Summary
The Sciences and Exploration Directorate at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Research Physical Scientist in the Climate and Radiation Laboratory. This research position is responsible for studying he physical, chemical, thermodynamical and radiative properties of the Earth's atmosphere and for retrieving the distributions and variability of temperature, moisture, trace gases and other atmospheric states and constituents.
Major Duties
- Analyzes atmospheric science data, especially those coming from satellites carrying infrared/microwave sounders and visible/infrared passive radiometers; implements statistical analysis techniques on these data to interpret variability and trends.
- Studies hyperspectral infrared, visible, and microwave radiative signals of the atmosphere and surface; adapts or creates specialized radiative transfer simulation tools that mimic the measurements of instruments observing these radiative signals.
- Conducts research focusing on atmospheric sounding using inversion methods applied to infrared, visible, and microwave measurements
- Assesses, maintains, combines, and enhances algorithms and techniques used for remote sensing from satellites of the state of the atmosphere and surface.
- Leads or participates in mission planning, science definition, and architecture studies where infrared, microwave and other types of sounders may play a prominent role.
- Advises, collaborates, or participates in NASA modeling activities for assimilation of infrared and microwave radiances and for development of observing system simulation experiments for future missions.
- Serves as lead scientist and technical expert to implement/evaluate complex and innovative scientific projects in the areas of hyperspectral remote sensing, inversion, and sounding, or other closely related areas.
- Presents results at conferences and/or publishes them in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Plans, designs, tests, evaluates, and conducts cost analyses, program and project management, and quality management for projects.
- Oversees, monitors and evaluates contracted work either externally or on-site in the facility of the contractor.
Qualifications
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13), which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.To qualify for the GS-14:One year of specialized experience is defined as experience conducting research in hyperspectral atmospheric radiative transfer and remote sensing; Experience developing/implementing inversion algorithms primarily for infrared and microwave sounder instruments used to retrieve atmospheric and surface properties in support of decision-making and other operational and research needs; Experience leading projects that involve developing science plans, regularly reporting on progress, managing resources and personnel, and interacting with institutional leadership and the scientific community; Experience delivering research findings at scientific conferences, in technical publications, and/or in peer-reviewed journals. Preferred/Not Required: Completion of a PhD in the area of atmospheric physics/science or a related geophysical discipline from a recognized academic institution.
Pay Range
$121,316.00 - $157,709.00