Chemistry, Radiation and Dynamics of the Upper Troposphere/Lower Stratosphere
Research uses diverse data and models to study chemical, radiative, and dynamic processes affecting transport and composition in the upper troposphere/lower stratosphere and their climate impacts.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $70,000 plus $4,000 travel allowance; stipend increases with experience; typical tenure 2-3 years.
Summary: Fellowship supporting postdoctoral and senior researchers to study chemical, radiative, and dynamic processes in the upper troposphere/lower stratosphere using observational data and modeling to understand climate impacts.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens; relocation and health insurance benefits included; requires contacting research adviser prior to application.
Description
This fellowship opportunity, hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the NRC Research Associateship Programs, supports research focused on the chemistry, radiation, and dynamics of the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UTLS). The research involves analyzing data from high-altitude aircraft campaigns, satellite observations, balloon-borne platforms, and data assimilation products, alongside global climate modeling.
The goal is to conduct theoretical and observational studies to better understand the processes controlling transport and mixing within and between the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, and how these processes may evolve under increased greenhouse gas concentrations or geoengineering scenarios. Particular emphasis is placed on how changes in chemical, dynamical, and radiative processes affect water vapor, ozone, and aerosol distributions in the stratosphere and their feedback on tropospheric climate.
Modeling efforts may include mechanistic, regional, and global scale models to elucidate the processes that alter species distributions in the middle atmosphere.
