Postdoc: Global Forest Carbon Dynamics via Remote Sensing

ORAU; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity through the NASA Postdoctoral Program located in California, USA. The position focuses on the remote sensing of global forest carbon dynamics, requiring in-depth knowledge in statistical analysis and remote sensing data. Qualified candidates must hold a Doctoral Degree and demonstrate research outlining their capability to lead projects and publish findings. Engagement with complex satellite and ground data for forestry analysis will be key in contributing to NASA’s Earth Science efforts.

Qualifications

• Research proficiency in remote sensing and statistical analysis.
• Experience with data integration from various satellite imagery.
• Ability to formulate and conduct original research projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with remote sensing data to estimate forest structure.
• Collaborate with scientists on original research.
• Participate in technical analysis and lead peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Remote sensing data

Field work

Education

Doctoral Degree

Tools

Landsat

Sentinel-2

ALOS

PlanetScope

GEDI

ICESAT-2

Job description

ORAU is offering a postdoctoral research opportunity through the NASA Postdoctoral Program located in California, USA. The position focuses on the remote sensing of global forest carbon dynamics, requiring in-depth knowledge in statistical analysis and remote sensing data. Qualified candidates must hold a Doctoral Degree and demonstrate research outlining their capability to lead projects and publish findings. Engagement with complex satellite and ground data for forestry analysis will be key in contributing to NASA’s Earth Science efforts.