Earth Science Research with Recent NASA Imaging Spectroscopy Measurements
About the role
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Responsibilities
- Utilize NASA's VSWIR imaging spectroscopy data sets to conduct research focused on new science enabled by these unique measurements.
- Research may align with recent inputs to the Earth Decadal Survey, including biodiversity, coastal and inland aquatic habitats, global terrestrial ecosystem functioning, cryospheric albedo, volcanic eruptions, and more.
- Contribute to projects addressing the flow of water, sediment, and carbon, and monitoring coastal and wetland biodiversity from space.
Requirements
A Doctoral Degree is required.
Qualifications
Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.
Skills
Strong skills in remote sensing, environmental science, and interdisciplinary research are preferred.
Benefits
Opportunities to work with leading scientists and engineers at NASA centers and institutes.
Pay
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The position is a one- to three-year fellowship.
Contact Information
For questions about this opportunity, please email: npp@orau.org
Point of Contact
Mikeala