Research Assistant

Job Category: Occasional
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Non-Benefit Based

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Job Summary

Retrieval of CO2 concentrations from OCO-2 satellite data over volcanoes.

Essential Job Duties

• Download and Process data.
• Run retrieval code to obtain CO2 concentrations, including corrections due to aerosols.
• Interpret data.
• Write report and paper.

Basic Qualifications

• Python.
• Basic Physics.
• Chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research experience with atmospheric data and radiative transfer codes.

Required Documents

• Resume.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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