ORAU
Atmospheric Molecular Spectroscopy in support of Earth and Planetary Science
ORAU, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
Atmospheric Molecular Spectroscopy in support of Earth and Planetary Science
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Organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code 0236-NPP-MAR26-JPL-PlanetSci
How To Apply All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements:
How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program . A complete application includes a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, and official doctoral transcript documents.
Application Deadline 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description Our primary research interest is high‑resolution molecular spectroscopy of atmospheric species in support of Earth and (Exo)Planetary Science. Tasks include spectral data acquisition and analysis of rotational and vibrational molecular transitions in the infrared and near‑visible region using a state‑of‑the‑art Fourier transform spectrometer (FTS) at JPL and the Kitt Peak National Solar Observatory archive; characterization of spectroscopic line parameters and/or cross‑sections for atmospheric molecules such as CH4, NH3, hydrocarbons (CxHy), and nitriles (CxHyNz) over 80–1000 K; measurements of collision‑induced absorption; and precision‑modeling of telluric absorption features to enable extreme precision radial velocity (EPRV) measurements. The group produces spectral references and calibration data for Earth atmospheric trace gases and elusive molecules for Titan and cold giant planets. Current measurements support NASA missions such as Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO), Cassini/CIRS, IRTF/NIRSPEC, and the HITRAN database.
Location Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California
Field of Science Planetary Science
Advisors Keeyoon Sung Keeyoon.Sung@jpl.nasa.gov (818) 354‑5144
Eligibility
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa status
Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status
Eligibility Requirements
Doctoral Degree
Questions or Contact Please email npp@orau.org or contact Mikeala.
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Organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code 0236-NPP-MAR26-JPL-PlanetSci
How To Apply All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements:
How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program . A complete application includes a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, and official doctoral transcript documents.
Application Deadline 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description Our primary research interest is high‑resolution molecular spectroscopy of atmospheric species in support of Earth and (Exo)Planetary Science. Tasks include spectral data acquisition and analysis of rotational and vibrational molecular transitions in the infrared and near‑visible region using a state‑of‑the‑art Fourier transform spectrometer (FTS) at JPL and the Kitt Peak National Solar Observatory archive; characterization of spectroscopic line parameters and/or cross‑sections for atmospheric molecules such as CH4, NH3, hydrocarbons (CxHy), and nitriles (CxHyNz) over 80–1000 K; measurements of collision‑induced absorption; and precision‑modeling of telluric absorption features to enable extreme precision radial velocity (EPRV) measurements. The group produces spectral references and calibration data for Earth atmospheric trace gases and elusive molecules for Titan and cold giant planets. Current measurements support NASA missions such as Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO), Cassini/CIRS, IRTF/NIRSPEC, and the HITRAN database.
Location Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California
Field of Science Planetary Science
Advisors Keeyoon Sung Keeyoon.Sung@jpl.nasa.gov (818) 354‑5144
Eligibility
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa status
Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status
Eligibility Requirements
Doctoral Degree
Questions or Contact Please email npp@orau.org or contact Mikeala.
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