[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc research position in data assimilation and remote sensing with GESTAR II at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

[Daniel Laughlin]

GESTAR II is currently recruiting for a *Postdoc research position in data
assimilation and remote sensing.*

The Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research II (GESTAR II)
consortium at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) invites
applications for a postdoctoral research position in the fields of
atmospheric science, earth science, machine learning, or related fields.

The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission is an
important pathfinder mission for aerosol data assimilation in the Global
Modelling and Assimilation Office (GMAO) at NASA Goddard Space Flight
Center (GSFC). The hyperspectral OCI instrument, as well as the two
multi-angle polarimeters (HARP-2 and SPEX-One) that comprise PACE are
significant enhancements in aerosol remote sensing capabilities that
require new developments in the GEOS aerosol data assimilation system. The
goal of this postdoctoral research position is to conduct theoretical
research on the impact of PACE observations on GEOS aerosol forecasts.
GMAO's proxy datasets of simulated observations of polarimeters and
radiometers will be used to prototype a machine learning based aerosol
retrieval algorithm suitable for aerosol data assimilation, which includes
prognostic error prediction. The impacts of these data will be investigated
with GEOS data assimilation experiments.

Responsibilities also include contributing to the publication of articles
in peer-reviewed journals describing the research results and the
contributing to writing proposals to support the research. This an early
career position.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Atmospheric Sciences Earth Science, Computer Science, Physics, or
related fields, experience in data assimilation and/or aerosol remote
sensing is required

• Scientific programming experience in Fortran and/or C++ is required, as
well as working knowledge of Python for computational science and machine
learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarly with aerosol models and their parameterizations is a plus.

• A demonstrated ability to contribute to team-focused developments of
large, complex computational systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to think critically and innovatively with an interest in
interdisciplinary studies.







The successful candidate will join the GESTAR II Consortium which supports
over 120 researchers based primarily at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC). GESTAR II researchers work to create extensive opportunities for
breakthroughs in earth and atmospheric science research, carrying out
observational, experimental and theoretical research in support of NASA
strategic Earth Science mission objectives.

Goddard’s Earth Science Division is home to about 200 civil servants and
over 1200 collaborating researchers and support personnel, dedicated to
studying the Earth as an integrated system that includes the atmosphere,
oceans, biosphere, cryosphere, and geosphere. The Division operates as a
component of the Sciences and Exploration Directorate that collaborate on
interdisciplinary research with the Astrophysics Science, Heliophysics
Science, and Solar System Exploration Divisions.

The nominal starting date is in mid- September, but alternate dates are
possible depending on availability.

Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV (including publication list)
and a 3-page statement of research interests. Short-listed candidates will
be asked to supply three letters of reference at a later date. All
materials and inquiries should be sent by email Subject line: Task 157:
Researcher Position to: Daniel Laughlin (daniel.laughlin at morgan.edu).

Completed applications received by August 15, will receive full
consideration, however the posting will remain open until the position is
filled.

Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and
qualifications. The GESTAR II consortium and NASA/GSFC are committed to
building a diverse research community and encourages applications from
women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and
veterans. All GESTAR II institutions are Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity Employers.

For more information about the proposed research, contact Dr. Patricia
Castellanos (*patricia.castellanos at nasa.gov <patricia.castellanos at nasa.gov>*
).

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Daniel Laughlin, Ph.D.
GESTAR I/II Director (MSU)
Morgan State University

Email: daniel.laughlin at morgan.edu
Mobile: 410.212.3781
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