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Research and Development of High-resolution Satellite-based Data Products in Support of POWER program

Hampton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

ORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which offers research opportunities for talented scientists. The role focuses on developing higher resolution satellite-based data products for the POWER project, requiring innovative approaches and collaboration with end users.

Universities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Apply innovative methods to satellite (e.g CERES Cloud products, TEMPO) and model datasets for developing higher resolution data products and their evaluation using surface measurements and/or satellite-based data products

Assess the variability of these data products in space and time

Work with end users in identifying and developing new on-the-fly data products for solar, wind energy (i.e., like revising battery backup design parameters), and buildings/infrastructure decision support

Utilize modern technologies such as machine and deep learning methods, data fusion approaches, and cloud computing for algorithm optimization

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldMachine learning methodsAdvanced programmingStatistical analysesTime-series data analysisAtmospheric Radiative TransferHigh performance computing

Required

Ph.D. in Atmospheric science, Earth Science, physics, data science or a related field by the date of the appointment

Experience working with time-series data from multiple space-based and model observations (e.g., NASA CERES, MODIS, GPM, SMAP, MERRA, CMIP etc)

Experience in statistical analyses

Experience in machine and deep learning methods

Advanced programming skills (e.g. Python, C, Cloud computing etc.)

Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen

Degree: Doctoral Degree

Preferred

Additional expertise in Atmospheric Radiative Transfer

Additional expertise in High performance computing

Company

ORAU

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ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.

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