Postdoctoral Research Scholar

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position at the Center for Space and Atmospheric Research. funded by an NSF project to establish a distributed network of meteor radars and optical instruments in South America. This network will provide high-resolution measurements of neutral atmospheric perturbations in the mesosphere and thermosphere to advance understandings on small-scale wave interactions and coupling processes.

Position Responsibilities

The postdoc will play a critical role in implementing and advancing the scientific goals of this project, including:

• Contributing to the deployment, operation, and optimization of meteor radar and optical instrument networks.
• Processing and analyzing instrument data for calibration, validation, and scientific investigation.
• Collaborating with a multi-institution team to integrate and interpret results, leading to high-impact publications.
• Assisting in the development and management of the project's data-sharing infrastructure.

About Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in space physics, engineering, or a related field by the start of the appointment.
• Strong experience with radar and/or optical remote sensing instruments, data processing, and analysis.
• Proficiency in programming and data visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.

Desired Experience:

• Hands-on experience with the deployment, calibration, and maintenance of ground-based instruments in remote sites.
• Knowledge of the mesospheric and thermospheric dynamics processes, or related atmospheric phenomena.
• Demonstrated success in publishing peer-reviewed research and presenting at conferences.
• Background in large-scale data infrastructure and real-time data sharing frameworks.

Position Details:

• Location: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's main campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. Frequent travel to South America is required.
• Appointment duration: One year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.
• Start date: Flexible, but the position will begin as soon as possible.
• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, following NSF and institutional guidelines.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309091. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include a cover letter, full CV, statements of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references. Please contact Dr. Alan Liu at LIUZ2@erau.edu with any questions.

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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