Postdoctoral Associate, Air Quality, Public Health, and Satellite Data

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – AIR QUALITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND SATELLITE DATA APPLICATIONS

This one-year position at MIT in the Fiore research group involves cutting‑edge research on satellite data applications for air quality and public health. Responsibilities include performing simulations with chemistry‑transport and/or chemistry‑climate models, analyzing ground and airborne observations, leading scientific publications and presentations, and designing and documenting software for scientific analysis and visualization.

• Required: Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry, remote sensing, climate science, or related field.
• Required: Strong publication record in relevant journals.
• Required: Proven competence with programming for scientific analysis and visualization such as in Python.
• Required: Self‑motivation with demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Required: Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Required: Ability to deliver results, adapt to change, work on research proposals, and collaborate in team‑oriented environments, including with stakeholder partners.
• Preferred: Research experience in development of remote sensing retrieval algorithms, application of satellite data, air quality modeling, atmospheric chemistry modeling, and/or statistical modeling approaches (including machine learning).

Please submit a single PDF containing: a cover letter specifying relevant qualifications, current research interests, and expertise; a curriculum vitae; a brief statement of research interests (max one page); one peer‑reviewed publication; and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Ideal start date:
September 1, 2026, or a mutually discussed date.

This is a one‑year position with a possibility of extension.