Space Remote Sensing & Data Science Postdoc

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Space Remote Sensing and Data Science Group (ISR-6). You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on remote sensing, data science, image and signal processing, machine learning, and sensor data analysis.

The role focuses on advancing methods for collecting, processing, and interpreting data from space, airborne, ground-based, and laboratory remote-sensing systems.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics, or related field (or 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 in remote sensing and data science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply algorithms to process and analyze sensor data (images, spectra, time series, etc).
• Use statistical, mathematical, or computational methods to address detection and characterization problems.
• Model sources, sensors, and measurement uncertainties.
• Analyze and interpret experimental or field-collected data.
• Contribute to design or calibration of sensing systems and instruments.
• Participate in lab, field, or deployment activities to collect remote-sensing data.
• Communicate findings through reports, presentations, publications, and teamwork.

Skills

Scientific computing

Data analysis

Algorithm development

Collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics, or related field

Tools

Programming languages/tools

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Space Remote Sensing and Data Science Group (ISR-6). You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on remote sensing, data science, image and signal processing, machine learning, and sensor data analysis.

The role focuses on advancing methods for collecting, processing, and interpreting data from space, airborne, ground-based, and laboratory remote-sensing systems.