Airborne In Situ Trace Gas Analysis of Earth's Atmosphere

Airborne In Situ Trace Gas Analysis of Earth's Atmosphere

Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code: 0035-NPP-MAR
26-LRC-Earth Sci

Final date to receive applications: 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

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 (orau.org)

Required Application Materials:

• Research proposal
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official doctoral transcript documents

Description: The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or a NASA‑affiliated research institute. These one‑to‑three‑year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology. Concentrations of trace gases provide insight into a broad array of atmospheric and environmental science questions, including regional air quality and global climate.

Trace gas analysis is a vital tool in understanding where pollutants are emitted and how they chemically evolve and distribute throughout the atmosphere, affecting both urban and remote regions. The NASA Langley In Situ Trace Gases group provides state‑of‑the‑art airborne and ground‑based measurements of a variety of gases relevant to air quality, climate, and atmospheric dynamics and transport, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, methane, and other trace gases.

Our measurements are collected using modified commercial and custom instruments, in support of globally‑ranging field projects, and we develop new technologies that push forward the envelope of in‑situ gas phase measurement science. Postdoctoral work in our group will include working on cutting‑edge atmospheric research questions, gaining experience with state‑of‑the‑art trace‑gas measurement technology, participating in major NASA airborne science projects, and interacting with the world‑class airborne science community within the NASA Langley Science Directorate.

Responsibilities:

• Work on cutting‑edge atmospheric research questions.
• Gain experience with state‑of‑the‑art trace‑gas measurement technology.
• Participate in major NASA airborne science projects.
• Interact with the world‑class airborne science community within the NASA Langley Science Directorate.

Location: Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia

Field of Science: Earth Science

Advisors:
Joshua P. DiGangi – joshua.p.digangi
Glenn Diskin – Glenn.

S.Diskin

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 pending

Eligibility Requirements:

• Doctoral Degree

Questions: Please email npp