Remote sensing of snow parameters in of Surface Biology and Geology; SBG) mission

Reference Code

0125-NPP-NOV
26-ARC-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 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.

We seek candidates who will use hyperspectral imagery in the visible and shortwave infrared; multi- or hyperspectral imagery in the thermal IR to answer basic questions in snow albedo, improving the estimation of rates of snow accumulation, snowmelt, ice melt, and sublimation from snow and ice worldwide at scales driven by topographic variability. Projects should focus on applying machine learning tools for snow parameters retrieval.

Current lab projects span theoretical and experimental atmospheric science, radiative transfer, climate dynamics, remote sensing of the land surface, aerosols, clouds, and climate change. In‑house capabilities include the design and development of novel airborne instruments for aerosol, cloud, and trace gases systems. A recent community workshop on snow albedo provided additional background on the full range of snow albedo questions.

Earth Science

Charles Gatebe
charles.k.gatebe

Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States.

• 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 a valid EAD card and I‑485 or I‑589 forms in pending status.

Questions about this opportunity? Please email npp. Point of contact:
Mikeala.