Data Science for Satellite Remote Sensing and Earth Science Research

Zintellect; California (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, where talented scientists can engage in groundbreaking research projects. This role focuses on applying machine learning and data science techniques to enhance remote sensing data products and analysis. As part of the NASA Earth eXchange (NEX), you will contribute to vital Earth science research, utilizing advanced satellite data and modeling systems. This fellowship offers a competitive environment for those eager to advance NASA’s missions in space science and Earth science. If you're passionate about scientific exploration and innovation, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth Science or related field is required.
• Experience in machine learning and data science techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research using machine learning and data science.
• Improve remote sensing data products and enhance data processing.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science Techniques

Remote Sensing

Physics-based Models

Data Processing

Education

PhD in Earth Science or related field

Tools

Open Science Tools

Job description

About the NASA Postdoctoral Program

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at NASA Centers, NASA Headquarters, or NASA-affiliated research institutes. These fellowships last from one to three years, are competitive, and aim to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Description:

The postdoctoral fellow will apply machine learning and/or other data science techniques to conduct scientific research, improve remote sensing data products and analysis, integrate machine learning with physics-based models, and/or enhance processing of remotely-sensed Earth Science data. The fellow will be part of the NASA Earth eXchange (NEX). Current NEX activities include exploiting global geostationary operational satellites for Earth science research and applications, synthesizing low-earth orbiting and geostationary satellite remote sensing data, modeling terrestrial and marine/aquatic systems, climate downscaling and resilience, and developing open science tools and software for data processing. Candidates are encouraged to contact the NEX team to discuss research topics beyond these activities.

Field of Science: Earth Science

Advisors:

Ian Brosnan
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Note: Applications from citizens of Designated Countries will not be accepted unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A full list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://www.nasa.gov/oiir/export-control.

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizens;
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR);
• Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status;
• Applicants who are LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and pending I-485 or I-589 forms.

Questions about this opportunity? Please email [e-mail]