What does an Atmospheric and Space Scientist earn?
On average, Atmospheric and Space Scientists earn around $101,530 per year in the U.S.. These professionals might work on a variety of projects, including analysing air quality, researching weather patterns, and tracking the oceans' current. Atmospheric and Space Scientists can also choose to specialise in a particular area such as meteorology, climatology, or astronomy.
How to earn more as an Atmospheric and Space Scientist
To become an Atmospheric and Space Scientist, you should consider landing a degree in Atmospheric Science or another Aerospace Sciences-related degree. If you're looking for a more practical route, you could try going for a degree apprenticeship. To earn more as an Atmospheric and Space Scientist, you could opt for specializing in research, teaching, or team managing. Becoming self-employed, or even setting up your own firm dedicated to offering services in Atmospheric and Space Science, might also help you to boost your income.
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Coastal Ocean Research Scientist – Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc., Lexington, MA in
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Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. (AER) invites applications for a Coastal Ocean Research Scientist position to be filled as soon as possible at our Lexington, MA office. The selected candidate will lead AER’s coastal ocean program and contribute to and expand cur ...Read more
Candidate pool - Research Engineer/Scientist, Center for Space and Atmospheric Research (CSAR), in Daytona Beach
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As the Center for Space and Atmospheric Research (CSAR) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University continues to expand its research enterprise, we are seeking talented and motivated individuals interested in ionospheric and atmospheric physics, planetary science, remote se ...Read more
Senior Surface Scientist, Space Materials & Tribology in El Segundo
The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo is hiring a Surface Scientist (Senior Member of Technical Staff) to conduct vital research and technology development in surface science techniques, addressing challenges for spacecraft.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD and extensive experience in ...Read more
Space Domain Awareness Scientist — Hyperspectral & ISR in El Segundo
The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA seeks a Space Domain Awareness Research Scientist (Senior MTs or Research Scientist) to analyze sensor systems and perform measurements with prototype instruments, supporting SDA, OPIR and ISR missions for DoD and IC. The role blends architecture studie ...Read more
Remote Junior Scientist: Space Imaging Calibration in Virginia
Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a Jr Scientist to support the calibration/validation of a LEO IR Imager from a remote location in VA/US. The role emphasizes developing software to compare radiances and validate sensor data against existing space assets.
You will work wit ...Read more
Space Plasma Research Scientist (Postdoc Level) in Boulder
CU Boulder Space Plasma Group at LASP seeks a Research Scientist 1 to conduct data analysis of spacecraft measurements from PSP and Van Allen Probes and advance space plasma physics research. You will collaborate with group members, develop an independent program, and contribute to publications w ...Read more
Space Plasma Research Scientist (Postdoc) in Allenspark
University of Colorado Boulder’s Space Plasma Group is seeking a research scientist (RS1) to conduct space plasma physics research, focusing on wave-particle interactions and data analysis from PSP and Van Allen Probes missions.
The role involves developing an independent research program ...Read more
Space Domain Awareness Scientist — Hyperspectral Sensing in El Segundo
The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA invites applications for a Space Domain Awareness Research Scientist (Sr/MtS or Research Scientist - Signal & Image Process). You will analyze sensor systems, prototype instruments and contribute to new SDA/OPIR/ISR sensor architectures for government m ...Read more
Astronomer & Space Scientist in Kentucky
If you are an astronomer or space sciences expert who thrives on technical precision, quantitative reasoning, and physics-based problem solving, this is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to how the next generation of AI systems understand and communicate complex space science concept ...Read more
Space Plasma Research Scientist (ITM) in Richardson
The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is seeking to fill two Research Scientists in the W. B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences.
The Center conducts fundamental and applied ITM studies using space and ground-based resources as well as numerical modeling. The successful candidates will cont ...Read more