Postgraduate Research Fellowship in Advanced Remote Sensing

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Kentucky; On-site; USD 44,640 - 94,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Supplement

Relocation Allowance

Training and Travel Allowance

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a postgraduate fellowship at the Air Force Institute of Technology. The role focuses on research and development of advanced remote sensing technologies that include infrared radiative transfer modeling and software development. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in relevant fields and be U.S. citizens, with stipends ranging from $4,000 to $8,500 per month. Located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, this appointment lasts for twelve months with possible extensions.

Qualifications

• Degree must have been earned within five years of the appointment start date.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen only.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research related to infrared radiative transfer modeling.
• Gain experience in laboratory activities and field measurements.
• Develop skills in software coding and scientific data analysis.

Skills

Knowledge of EO/IR sensor data

Experience in radiative transfer physics and atmospheric modeling

Ability to develop software in one or more languages for scientific inquiry

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree

Job description

Description

The Air Force Institute of Technology is offering a postgraduate fellowship in the Center for Technical Intelligence Studies and Research (CTISR) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Eligible applicants may be at any level of postgraduate status, including post‑bachelors, post‑masters, or postdoctoral.

Responsibilities

As an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers to design, develop, and implement advanced remote sensing technologies. You will engage in a collaborative environment that fosters the development of analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Research activities will focus on technical projects that involve the collection of EO/IR data on sensing platforms, the development and integration of these instruments to optimize data collections, design of new modalities for collecting EO/IR data, and analysis and reporting of these data products.

• Engage in research related to infrared radiative transfer modeling, IR sensor and camera system design or integration, and atmospheric propagation analysis
• Apply and expand knowledge of experimental physics and/or engineering as you engage in project activities
• Gain experience in both laboratory activities and field measurements for a variety of remote sensing projects
• Develop skills in software coding and scientific data analysis

Location: Dayton, Ohio

Start Date

Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

Appointment Length

This appointment is a twelve‑month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and participant availability.

Provisions

• Stipend to be determined by AFIT, typically based on academic standing, discipline, research background, and location of the research facility
• Health Insurance Supplement (participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will hold a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral) in one of the eligible disciplinary fields. The degree must have been earned within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of EO/IR sensor data
• Experience in radiative transfer physics and atmospheric modeling (e.g., MODTRAN or similar codes)
• Sensor or camera design, characterization, and integration, and/or electro‑optical system performance modeling
• Ability to develop software in one or more languages for scientific inquiry

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen only
• Degree: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree received within the last 60 months (or anticipated by 7/1/2026 11:59:00 PM)
• Disciplines: Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering (General), Engineering Physics, Nuclear Engineering); Physics

Stipend

$4,000.00 – $8,500.00 per month