Earth Science: Remote Sensing and Modeling of Surface Water Processes

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

0100‑NPP‑NOV
26‑GSFC‑Earth Sci

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.

The Hydrological Sciences Laboratory at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking a post‑doctoral candidate in the area of surface water hydrology. The new candidate will work with other members of the Lab toward developing a comprehensive understanding and modeling capability of surface water storage (liquid and frozen) and stream discharge over a wide range of scales, using remote sensing. This may also include experience or interests in modeling estuaries, as well as heat, mass, and chemical transport modeling for inland and coastal water applications.

Familiarity with data assimilation techniques is also desired.

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

A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:

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

Final date to receive applications: 11/1/2026 6:00:59 PM Eastern Time Zone.

This opportunity is closed to applicants who are Senior Fellows (5 years or more past PhD).

Eligibility is currently open to:

• 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

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)..

Eligibility Requirements:
Doctoral Degree.

Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

Michael

F. Jasinski – Michael.

F.Jasinski – 301‑614‑5782

Frederick S. Policelli – frederick.s.policelli – 301‑614‑6573

Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp.