Data Science Satellite Remote Sensing and Earth Science Research

Data Science for Satellite Remote Sensing and Earth Science Research

Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code: 0104-NPP-MAR
26-ARC-Earth Sci

Final date to receive applications: 3/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly‐talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or a NASA‑affiliated research institute. These fellowships are competitive and designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

The post‑doctoral fellow will apply machine learning and/or other data science techniques to improve remote sensing data products and analysis, integrate machine learning with physics‑based models, and/or improve processing of remotely‑sensed Earth Science data. The fellow will be part of the NASA Earth eXchange (NEX). Current NEX activities include exploiting global geostationary operational satellites for Earth science research and applications, synthesizing low‑earth orbiting and geostationary satellite remote sensing for research and applications, modeling terrestrial and marine/aquatic systems, climate downscaling and resilience, and developing open science tools and software for science data processing.

• Apply machine learning and/or other data science techniques to conduct scientific research.
• Improve remote sensing data products and analysis.
• Integrate machine learning with physics‑based models.
• Improve processing of remotely‑sensed Earth Science data.
• Collaborate with the NASA Earth eXchange (NEX) team on research topics.

• Doctoral Degree.

• U.S. Citizens.
• U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR).
• Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa status.
• Applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with
  1) a valid EAD card and
  2) I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status.

All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: NASA Postdoctoral Program –

How to Apply

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A complete application includes:

• Research proposal.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Official doctoral transcript documents.

Advisor: Ian Brosnan
Email: ian.g.brosnan
Phone:

Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..