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Research Scientist

**Required Qualifications:** (as evidenced by an attached resume)

Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field. Three (3) years of related research experience to include one year of Research experience following the obtainment of a Doctoral Degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Broad or in-depth knowledge of clouds and boundary layer or lidar system. Research experience in airborne data analysis or lidar system development. Demonstrated experience in developing new methods in field data analysis or lidar system developments. Track record of publishing peer-reviewed papers and reports.

Brief Description of Duties:

We are looking for a Research Scientist to join the Atmospheric Remote Sensing Group (https://you.stonybrook.edu/zwang/) , a leader in innovative multi-sensor atmospheric remote sensing from ground, airborne, and satellite platforms. Our group develops advanced algorithms and data analysis methods to address fundamental scientific challenges, including global cloud distributions, cloud microphysical properties and processes, dust aerosol distributions and impacts, and atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) structure and dynamics.

In recent years, we have focused on advancing airborne lidar technologies. The Multi-function Airborne Raman Lidar (MARLi) and Airborne Doppler Lidar (ADL), supported by NSF, provide simultaneous measurements of water vapor, temperature, wind, aerosol, and cloud profiles within the planetary boundary layer (PBL) from the NSF/NCAR C-130 and G-V aircraft and the University of Wyoming King Air. MARLi and ADL now serve as NSF Community Instruments and Facilities (CIF) to meet the atmospheric science community’s needs in the PBL (link). They have been successfully deployed in multiple large-scale field campaigns, spanning from the Arctic to the tropics, creating a unique dataset for studying PBL processes and clouds.

There will be two positions. The Research Scientist will focus on analyzing these campaign datasets to investigate cloud processes, particularly mixed-phase clouds, and boundary layer dynamics OR will concentrate on advancing MARLi and ADL system capabilities and supporting their operations. Both positions will involve collaborations with a broad network of external partners, co-supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, and contributions to proposal writing for federal funding opportunities.

The successful candidates will have a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team and have excellent communication and scientific writing skills in English

Research Scientist duties will include:

• Use airborne remote sensing and in situ measurements to study cloud properties and processes (especially mixed-phase clouds) and their interactions with boundary layer processes or improve MARLi/ADL observation capabilities or develop new lidar capacities and support field data collections.

• Lead the preparation, writing and publication of scientific manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.

• Assist in the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.

• Contribute to or lead the writing of scientific proposals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

We also have a** Postdoc/Sr Postdoc (https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2503522&tz=GMT-04:00&tzname=America/New\_York) **position available for the Atmospheric Remote Sensing Group which can be reviewed via the included hyperlink.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

**Job Number:** 2503833

**Official Job Title:** : Research Scientist

**Job Field** : Research Professional / Technical

**Primary Location** : US-NY-Stony Brook

**Department/Hiring Area:** : School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Shift** : Variable **Shift Hours:** : Primarily day shift, with varied schedule during field campaigns :

**Posting Start Date** : Sep 29, 2025

**Posting End Date** : Oct 27, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

**Salary:** : $60,000-$80,000

**Appointment Type:** : Regular

**Salary Grade:** : E89

**SBU Area:** : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook

**Req ID:** 2503833