[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Carbon Cycle Group at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

[Chatterjee, Abhishek (GSFC-610.1)]

The carbon cycle group at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is inviting 
applications for a post-doctoral research associate position to 
participate in integrating novel NASA remote-sensing products to better 
understand linkages between the carbon and water cycle. The candidate 
will work closely with Dr. Abhishek Chatterjee, Dr. Ben Poulter and Dr. 
Jeff Masek at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and will also 
collaborate with international colleagues as part of the Regional Carbon 
Cycle Assessment and Processes (RECCAP) program.

*The project will build upon current NASA funded activities related to 
the **Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2**(OCO-2), the **Soil Moisture Active 
Passive**(SMAP) and the **Landsat**missions*. The integration of remote 
sensing observations with ecosystem models is essential for addressing 
key carbon cycle questions related to the ‘greening Earth’, increased 
seasonal amplitude in CO2, and for constraining climate-carbon cycle 
feedbacks. The primary task for the applicant will be to utilize SMAP 
soil moisture and freeze/thaw data to inform development of land-surface 
modeling and to provide improvements related to coupling the carbon and 
water cycle. The applicant will evaluate such connections, assess the 
reciprocity of multiple sensors, and challenge our model representations 
focusing on temperate and boreal forested systems. A unique opportunity 
for the successful applicant will be to also engage with the RECCAP 
activity, which aims to develop carbon budgets for key regions around 
the globe. The successful applicant will have ample opportunities for 
collaboration with other participants in NASA’s OCO-2, SMAP and ABoVE 
projects.

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field of study and adequate 
programming experience. Experience using remote sensing and/or in situ 
observations, model development and application on high-end computing 
systems, and related statistical/mathematical background will be 
considered an advantage. The successful candidate should have 
demonstrated the ability to carry out research and publish in 
peer-reviewed journals. The appointment will begin in November 2018 
(with some flexibility) and will be for 2 years with the possibility for 
a 3rd year contingent upon performance.

Feel free to contact Dr. Abhishek Chatterjee (email: 
abhishek.chatterjee at nasa.gov) with any questions.

*For more information and how to apply*, see the job listing here 
<https://usra-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=800&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992390&company_id=16640&version=1&byBusinessUnit=&bycountry=0&bystate=0&byRegion=&bylocation=NULL&keywords=&byCat=&proximityCountry=&postalCode=&radiusDistance=&isKilometers=&tosearch=yes&city>. 


Best,

Abhishek

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Abhishek Chatterjee
Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO)
Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research (GESTAR)
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Mail 610.1 | Greenbelt, MD 20771 | USA

Phone: +1 (301) 286-7870
Fax:   +1 (301) 614-6246
Email: abhishek.chatterjee at nasa.gov
Url: http://gmao.gsfc.nasa.gov/bio600/abhishek.chatterjee.html

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