Atmospheric Molecular Spectroscopy in of Earth and Planetary Science

Position: Atmospheric Molecular Spectroscopy in support of Earth and Planetary Science

Atmospheric Molecular Spectroscopy in support of Earth and Planetary Science

Posted 4 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code

0236-NPP-MAR
26-JPL-Planet Sci

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 includes a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, and official doctoral transcript documents.

Final date to receive applications

3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

Our primary research interest is high‑resolution molecular spectroscopy of atmospheric species in support of Earth and (Exo)
Planetary Science. Tasks include spectral data acquisition and analysis of rotational and vibrational molecular transitions in the infrared and near‑visible region using a state‑of‑the‑art Fourier transform spectrometer (FTS) at JPL and the Kitt Peak National Solar Observatory archive; characterization of spectroscopic line parameters and/or cross‑sections for atmospheric molecules such as CH4, NH3, hydrocarbons (CxHy), and nitriles (Cx Hy Nz ) over 80–1000 K;

measurements of collision‑induced absorption; and precision‑modeling of telluric absorption features to enable extreme precision radial velocity (EPRV) measurements. The group produces spectral references and calibration data for Earth atmospheric trace gases and elusive molecules for Titan and cold giant planets. Current measurements support NASA missions such as Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO), Cassini/CIRS, IRTF/NIRSPEC, and the HITRAN database.

Location

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California

Field of Science

Planetary Science

Advisors

Keeyoon Sung
Keeyoon.

Sunga.gov
(818) 354‑5144

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 in pending status

Eligibility Requirements

• Doctoral Degree

Questions or Contact

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