[ES_JOBS_NET] Post-doctoral position on merging satellite observations, in-situ measurements and land biosphere models to advance tropical C-H2O science

[Bloom, Anthony (US 329F)]

Post-doctoral position on merging satellite observations, in-situ measurements and land biosphere models to advance tropical C-H2O science at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.

Full job posting here: https://www.jpl.jobs/job/R912/Post-doctoral-position-on-merging-satellite-observations-in-situ-measurements-and-land-biosphere-models-to-advance-tropical-C-H2O-science

Details:

Post-doctoral researcher in the Water and Ecosystems Group with Anthony Bloom (advisor) and co-advised by Junjie Liu, Nicholas Parazoo, and John Worden. The successful candidate will help advance pan-tropical model-based estimates of net biosphere CO2, CH4, and/or H2O exchanges and their underlying process controls by jointly (a) using satellite and surface observations of land surface C and H2O states and fluxes (including solar-induced fluorescence, leaf area, biomass, and GRACE-based water storage anomalies, FLUXNET CO2 and CH4 datasets) to constrain and quantify processes controlling the land-atmosphere net biosphere CO2, CH4 and/or H2O exchanges using state-of-the-art Bayesian model-data fusion techniques, and (b) further constrain net land-atmosphere CO2 and CH4 exchange using atmospheric inversion estimates informed by Orbiting Carbon Observatory CO2 measurements and/or land-atmosphere CH4 emission estimates from GOSAT, TROPOMI. The post-doctoral researcher will use these to quantify the broader impact of climate, atmospheric CO2, and land management on the global H2O and C cycles and will investigate the associated global carbon-climate feedbacks, and will further use the CARDAMOM CO2, CH4, and/or H2O estimates to characterize the information content of the current and future synergistic (multi-satellite) Earth-observing system. The candidate will present their research at conferences and in journal articles.

Qualifications:


  *   A Ph.D. in Physics, Geophysics, Biogeosciences, Hydrology, or related scientific field.
  *   Experience with the use of satellite observations and/or in-situ measurements of carbon and water states/fluxes.
  *   Experience in the development and use of terrestrial and atmospheric models for investigating the global carbon and water cycles.
  *   Experience with Bayesian data assimilation and/or model-data fusion theory and application.
  *   Strong knowledge of how climate and land biosphere processes affect land-atmosphere CO2, CH4, and H2O fluxes.
  *   A record of relevant peer-reviewed publications and presentations at major international scientific meetings and conferences.
  *   Excellent oral (including public speaking) and written communication skills.
  *   Experience in scientific programming, statistical analysis, and data visualization.

Desired Skills:


  *   Eagerness to work with scientists and support staff from JPL and elsewhere in a highly collaborative project environment.

The appointee will carry out the research in collaboration with the JPL advisor, Dr. Anthony Bloom, resulting in presentations at conferences and publications in the open literature.

Applicants may be subject to additional program requirements by NASA. Postdoctoral Scholar positions are awarded for a minimum of one-year period and may be renewed up to a maximum of three years. Candidates should submit their CV, representative publications, contact information for three references, and a cover letter stating their research accomplishments and interests.

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

A. Anthony Bloom
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove Drive,
Pasadena, CA 91109
M/S 233-300
+1 8183545952
abloom at jpl.nasa.gov

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