Natural Hazards Ionospheric Remote Sensing Using Ground and Space- GPS Measurements

Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

0089-NPP-NOV
26-JPL-Earth Sci

11/1/2026 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 at a NASA-affiliated research institute. These one- to three-year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, have been significant threats to humans throughout recorded history. The Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites have become primary sensors to measure signatures associated with such natural hazards. These signatures typically include GPS‑derived seismic deformation measurements, co‑seismic vertical displacements, and real‑time GPS‑derived ocean buoy positioning estimates. Another way to use GPS observables is to compute the ionospheric total electron content (TEC) to measure and monitor ionospheric disturbances caused by earthquakes, volcano eruptions, and tsunamis.

We conduct research and develop new and innovative technologies that may be used for detecting natural‑hazards‑generated TEC perturbations including earthquakes and tsunamis. Furthermore, volcanic eruptions and nuclear tests can generate TEC perturbations which may potentially be detected using the same technology. This research area directly addresses NASA Strategic Goals and Outcome 2.1 and Objective 2.1.6 “Characterize the dynamics of Earth’s surface and interior and form the scientific basis for the assessment and mitigation of natural hazards and response to rare and extreme events.”

Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California

Earth Science

Attila Komjathy
attila.komjathya.gov

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)..

• 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

• Degree:
  Doctoral Degree.

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Point of Contact:
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