Postdoctoral Researcher - Space Remote Sensing and Data Science

What You Will Do

This position is for a postdoctoral researcher in the Space Remote Sensing and Data Science Group (ISR-6) at Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams on projects related to remote sensing, data science, image and signal processing, machine learning, and sensor data analysis. Responsibilities will be tailored to your background and interests, with opportunities to contribute to innovative research and development. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be involved in advancing methods and technologies for collecting, processing, analyzing, and interpreting data from space, airborne, ground-based, and laboratory remote-sensing systems. Candidates should have broad technical skills and an interest in applying computational and analytical techniques to scientific challenges. In this role, you may contribute to one or more of the following areas:

• Developing and applying algorithms to process and analyze sensor data (including images, spectra, time series, or other types)
• Using statistical, mathematical, or computational methods to address detection and characterization problems
• Modeling sources, sensors, and measurement uncertainties
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental or field-collected data
• Contributing to the design or calibration of sensing systems and instruments
• Participating in laboratory, field, or deployment activities to collect and evaluate remote-sensing data
• Communicating research findings through reports, presentations, publications, and teamwork

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• PhD in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics, or a related field (or will have completed by start date)
• General experience in scientific computing, data analysis, or algorithm development
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communicate research results effectively
• Demonstrated strong analytical problem-solving abilities to overcome technical challenges in remote sensing and data science challenges

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with one or more areas such as image/signal processing, machine learning, statistical analysis, sensor systems, or scientific software
• Experience with programming languages or scientific computing tools
• Experience with experimental or field research, instrumentation, or data collection
• Willingness to develop new skills and contribute to collaborative research projects

Physical Requirements

Physical movement between buildings located primarily within a half-mile radius, which may include movement across uneven and/or inclined ground
Possibility of physical movement within large interior facility spaces and corridors, which may require travel up and down stairs
Direct interaction with hardware, equipment, and instruments in office and laboratory environments

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.