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Solar System Exploration: Radiative Transfer Modeling of Infrared Spectra for Pl
ORAU, Greenbelt, Maryland, us, 20771
Solar System Exploration: Radiative Transfer Modeling of Infrared Spectra for Planetary Atmospheres
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Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0038-NPP-MAR26-GSFC-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 to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
Radiative transfer modeling of infrared observations of the planets and their satellites from spacecraft, balloons, and ground-based telescopes yield information on the thermal structure and composition of the atmospheres, as well as composition and temperatures of surfaces. For example, infrared spectra returned from the Voyager 1 and 2 IRIS and Cassini CIRS instruments at the outer planets, and the Mars Global Surveyor TES and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter CRISM instruments at Mars have allowed for the retrieval of atmospheric temperatures, gas abundances, aerosol composition, optical depth and physical properties. The objective of this task is the development of radiative transfer models and retrieval algorithms to quantitatively characterize the state of planetary atmospheres.
Location
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science
Planetary Science
Advisors
Conor Nixon,
conor.a.nixon@nasa.gov , 301-286-6757
Gordon L. Bjoraker,
Gordon.L.Bjoraker@nasa.gov , 301-286-3139
Michael D. Smith,
Michael.D.Smith@nasa.gov , 301-286-7495
Alain Khayat,
Alain.Khayat@nasa.gov , 301-614-5420
Eligibility
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
Eligibility is currently open to:
U.S. Citizens;
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and,
Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email
npp@orau.org
Eligibility Requirements
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Organization
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Reference Code
0038-NPP-MAR26-GSFC-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 to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
Application Deadline
3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
Radiative transfer modeling of infrared observations of the planets and their satellites from spacecraft, balloons, and ground-based telescopes yield information on the thermal structure and composition of the atmospheres, as well as composition and temperatures of surfaces. For example, infrared spectra returned from the Voyager 1 and 2 IRIS and Cassini CIRS instruments at the outer planets, and the Mars Global Surveyor TES and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter CRISM instruments at Mars have allowed for the retrieval of atmospheric temperatures, gas abundances, aerosol composition, optical depth and physical properties. The objective of this task is the development of radiative transfer models and retrieval algorithms to quantitatively characterize the state of planetary atmospheres.
Location
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland
Field of Science
Planetary Science
Advisors
Conor Nixon,
conor.a.nixon@nasa.gov , 301-286-6757
Gordon L. Bjoraker,
Gordon.L.Bjoraker@nasa.gov , 301-286-3139
Michael D. Smith,
Michael.D.Smith@nasa.gov , 301-286-7495
Alain Khayat,
Alain.Khayat@nasa.gov , 301-614-5420
Eligibility
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
Eligibility is currently open to:
U.S. Citizens;
U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status; and,
Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with 1) a valid EAD card and 2) I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status
Questions about this opportunity?
Please email
npp@orau.org
Eligibility Requirements
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
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