Research scientist position – JPL

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research facility invites applications for a research scientist position in ocean circulation and climate. The candidate will contribute to ocean state estimation studies and develop their own innovative research projects, focusing on satellite observations. Expertise in ocean circulation modeling and satellite remote sensing is required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in ocean circulation modeling and state estimation.
• Experience in analyzing satellite ocean remote sensing observations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an ongoing study in ocean state estimation.
• Pursue innovative research projects in ocean circulation and climate from satellite observations.

Skills

Ocean circulation modeling

State estimation

Satellite ocean remote sensing observations

Job description

Overview

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) invites applications for a research scientist in ocean circulation and climate. JPL is a division of the California Institute of Technology and is a recognized international leader in Earth remote sensing and climate research.

The successful candidate will contribute to the efforts of an ongoing study in ocean state estimation but is expected to develop innovative research projects of her/his own and pursue new satellite missions and/or instrument opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an ongoing study in ocean state estimation and pursue innovative research projects in ocean circulation and climate from satellite observations.

Qualifications

• Expertise in ocean circulation modeling and state estimation with experience in analyzing satellite ocean remote sensing observations.