CIRES​/CSL Temporary Researcher, Lidar Scientist

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a Temporary Researcher within NOAA’s Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL). The successful candidate will join the Atmospheric Remote Sensing program. You will work alongside a collaborative team of federal and university scientists. The primary focus is the post-processing and analysis of Doppler lidar data
. This data originates from key field campaigns. The work directly advances research in boundary layer dynamics, turbulence, and air quality.

Our group develops and deploys world‑class active remote sensing instruments. We operate across airborne, ship‑based, and mobile ground platforms. We require an expert with a strong background in atmospheric remote sensing or physics. Deep expertise in active remote sensing architectures and boundary layer workflows is essential.

A Ph.D. in Physics or a related field is required.

CSL relies on a highly collaborative work culture. We seek a candidate who actively subscribes to this team philosophy.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

At CIRES , more than 900 people work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet. An institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, we have partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since 1967. Our areas of expertise include weather and climate, wildfire and water, changes at Earth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more.

Our researchers work in 10 CU Boulder departments and eight NOAA laboratories and centers.

NOAA's Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL) is a world leader in atmospheric chemistry and composition, developing and deploying advanced technologies to ensure NOAA remains at the forefront in protecting lives, property, and livelihoods of the American people. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Analyze and interpret lidar measurements and use data for various boundary layer research studies including air quality, wildfires, and climate, as well as measurement studies designed to inform numerical model improvement efforts.
• Participate in the planning of group short- and long‑term research strategies.
• Opportunities exist to actively participate in field campaigns; specifically, deploy the Doppler and/or ozone lidar systems for various projects, help to design and test optimal measurement strategies, and monitor instrument performance.

• This appointment is not eligible for vacation leave, holidays, annual merit pay increases, nor employee health, retirement, or related benefits, except those required by law.
• This appointment will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave for every hour worked.
• The hours for this position may vary and are not guaranteed.
• This temporary position cannot extend past a maximum of 12 months.
• The targeted start date for the appointment is October 1, 2026.
• This position will be rostered in CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder but will be physically situated in the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, a federal campus.
• If you are the selected finalist you will be required to pass a federal laboratory background clearance for site access. Non-US citizens without green cards may have limited building access, and may…