Lidar Remote Sensing and Modeling of Surface Dynamics of Land and Ice

Lidar Remote Sensing and Modeling of Surface Dynamics of Land and Ice

Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Reference Code: 0142-NPP-MAR
26-GSFC-Earth Sci

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted in Zintellect. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for instructions and application requirements.

Requirements for a complete application: research proposal; three letters of recommendation; official doctoral transcript documents.

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

Description: This opportunity is closed to Senior Fellows (5 years or more past PhD). The Laser Remote Sensing Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center develops airborne and spaceborne laser altimetry. The LVIS sensor has been used to collect extensive datasets over Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets. Work includes assembling air- and space-borne data sets, developing algorithms and models, and creating interactive visualization tools.

Example sites include the Antarctic Peninsula, Pine Island Glacier, Rink Ice, southern Greenland, and Marie Byrd Land.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze wide-swath LVIS altimetry data to assess surface elevation change.
• Combine datasets from other sensors such as ASTER, SPOT5, and ICESat-1.
• Develop algorithms and models to study cryosphere, ecosphere, and hydrosphere changes over time.
• Create interactive visualization tools for exploring Earth's surface.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree in Earth Science, Geosciences, or related field.
• Experience with remote sensing data and atmospheric science.
• Strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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

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.

Location: Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

Field of Science: Earth Science

Contact:

• James Blair, james.b.blair, 301‑614‑6741
• Scott Luthcke, scott.b.luthcke, 301‑614‑6771

Please email npp for questions about this opportunity.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Degree:
  Doctoral Degree.