Observing sub-annual mechanics of Antarctic ice streams using short repeat time InSAR
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 comprehensive time series of deformation using dense Cosmo-SkyMed (CSK) observations (InSAR and speckle tracking) and other geodetic imaging data.
Work collaboratively with JPL researchers and Caltech faculty to improve the retrieval of 3-D displacement fields from CSK InSAR data,
Develop methods to synthesize displacement fields from multiple sensor platforms,
Connect tidal perturbations of displacement rates to the mechanical characteristics of ice streams and ice shelves.
Requirements
- A recent PhD in single processing with preference given to candidates specializing in the analysis of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture data.
- Knowledge of glaciological principles is highly desired.
- A strong background in scientific computing (Matlab, Python or equivalent) and remote sensing principles.
Qualifications
- Candidates should have a strong interest in furthering both geodetic and glaciology science.
- Experience with Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) data analysis.
- Experience with glaciological principles and remote sensing principles.
Skills
- Strong background in scientific computing (Matlab, Python or equivalent).
- Experience with remote sensing principles.
- Experience with glaciological principles.
Benefits
- One- to three-year fellowships.
- Opportunities to engage in ongoing NASA research projects.
- Collaboration with JPL researchers and Caltech faculty.
Pay
Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year.
Schedule
Full-time, 12-month appointment.
Contact Information
Point of Contact: Mikeala
Email: npp@orau.org