Understanding & managing climate change risks & impacts related to drought & wildfires in CA

Organization

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

0246-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. This postdoc opportunity involves conducting research related to understanding the impacts of climate crises across California's landscape and coastal environments, and translating insights into actionable information for management and decision purposes.

• High familiarity with one or more programming languages
• Ability to work on large, complex, and diverse teams
• Commitment to societal impact and tangible benefits of science and research
• Experience or interest in using science to inform decision-making in natural resources management
• Work environment committed to open science practices
• Ability to communicate regularly and respectfully

Earth Science

Christine Lee
Christine.

M.Leea.gov

• Applicants must be eligible for review under the following categories: U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR); foreign nationals eligible for a J‑1 visa; and 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.
• Degree:
  Doctoral Degree.
• Applications from citizens of designated countries are not accepted unless they are legal permanent residents of the United States.