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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.<br>
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<b>The project will build upon current NASA funded activities
related to the </b><b>Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2</b><b>
(OCO-2), the </b><b>Soil Moisture Active Passive</b><b> (SMAP)
and the </b><b>Landsat</b><b> missions</b>. 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. <br>
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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. <br>
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Feel free to contact Dr. Abhishek Chatterjee (email:
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:abhishek.chatterjee@nasa.gov">abhishek.chatterjee@nasa.gov</a>) with any questions. <br>
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<b>For more information and how to apply</b>, see the <a
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listing here</a>. <br>
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Best,<br>
<br>
Abhishek<br>
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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: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:abhishek.chatterjee@nasa.gov">abhishek.chatterjee@nasa.gov</a>
Url: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://gmao.gsfc.nasa.gov/bio600/abhishek.chatterjee.html">http://gmao.gsfc.nasa.gov/bio600/abhishek.chatterjee.html</a></pre>
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