This research topic focuses on understanding physical processes in the atmosphere and at the surface that affect radiation balance of the Earth's climate. Specific topics include: (1) radiative effects, and dynamic and thermodynamic processes affecting the generation, maintenance, and dissipation of clouds; (2) optical and micro- and macro-physical properties of clouds; (3) radiative, sensible, and latent heat fluxes at the surface of the ocean and land; and (4) the greenhouse effect of clouds, water vapor, and other atmospheric constituents, including the detection and analysis of climate variability and trends from long-term satellite data. The investigations can be based on either satellite measurements, such as cloud properties derived from the MODIS, MISR, VIIRS instruments and the Cloudsat and CALIPSO satellites, or surface observations such as those by the Department of Energy’s Atmospheric Systems Research program. Research can also revolve around developing new and improved techniques for remote sensing of atmospheric and surface parameters from Terra, Aqua, and DSCOVR, as well as NOAA operational satellites. Opportunities may exist to participate in national and international field experiments and to analyze aircraft measurements. 

Location:
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland

Field of Science:Earth Science

Advisors:
Alexander Marshak
Alexander.Marshak-1@nasa.gov
301-614-6122

Lazaros Oreopoulos
lazaros.oreopoulos@nasa.gov
301-614-6128

Steven Edward Platnick
steven.e.platnick@nasa.gov
301-614-5636

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• 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

• Degree: Doctoral Degree.