Imaging and Modeling Crustal Deformation using Space Geodesy

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

• Develop novel techniques to separate geophysical signals from noises using InSAR and GPS;
• Combine GNSS and InSAR data to image transients and investigate their spatiotemporal relation with earthquake, tremor, tectonic and non-tectonic loadings;
• Utilize multiple satellite and airborne InSAR data to develop time series and deformation maps to better resolve fault slip/locking, transient faulting and mechanical processes;
• Integrate time variable surface deformation observations with state-of-the-art numerical modeling techniques to model fault mechanics and earthquake cycle dynamics.

Requirements

A Doctoral Degree is required.

Qualifications

Interested candidates are sought to work on one or more of the following (but not limited to) research opportunities:

Skills

Knowledge of InSAR and GNSS data processing, signal separation techniques, and numerical modeling skills are preferred.

Benefits

NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellows enjoy benefits including health insurance, retirement plan contributions, and relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The fellowship is for one to three years, with a start date between June 2027 and September 2027.

Location

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California.

Contact

For questions about this opportunity, please email npp@orau.org.

Point of Contact

Mikeala