Air Quality and Climate Scientist

Science Systems And Applications, Inc. is seeking an Air Quality and Climate Scientist at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Lanham, MD. The role involves developing numerical models for simulating chemical reactions in Earth systems, analyzing impacts on air quality and climate, and working with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, experience with Earth system models, and strong programming skills.
Scientific Researcher Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled Chemical Modeling Expert to join our team at the Goddard Space Flight Center. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing numerical models to simulate chemical reactions in Earth system components.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in atmospheric chemistry, environmental science, or a related field, and experience with Earth system models. You will be responsible for applying computational chemistry methods to analyze the impacts of natural processes and human activities on air and water quality, climate change, and geochemical cycles.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement numerical models to simulate chemical reactions in Earth system components such as the atmosphere, oceans, and terrestrial ecosystems.
• Apply computational chemistry methods to analyze the impacts of natural processes and human activities on air and water quality, climate change, and geochemical cycles.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to integrate chemical models into our very large and complex Earth system models.
• Simulate atmospheric chemistry, including greenhouse gases, aerosols, and pollutants, to assess their effects on air quality and climate.
• Model ocean biogeochemical processes, including nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, and acidification.

Requirements:
• A Ph.D. or equivalent in Atmospheric Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field, with 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Earth system models (e.g., CESM, WRF-Chem, GEOS-Chem, or MOZART) and familiarity with their chemical modules.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Fortran, or C++.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing environments (HPC) and parallel processing (MPI, OpenMP).
• Proficiency with Linux shell scripting, and collaborative version control software such as Git.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python libraries).
• Ability to work with large datasets, including satellite and in-situ observations, to validate and improve model performance.
• Ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.