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ORAU · 3 weeks ago

Integration of remote sensing data and improved physical process representation in NASA modeling systems

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad

ORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, offering unique research opportunities for talented scientists. The role involves integrating remote sensing data and models to enhance understanding of hydrometeorological processes, focusing on extreme events like floods and droughts.

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Responsibilities

Conduct research on the integration of remote sensing data and models to improve the physical process understanding of hydrometeorological processes

Consider extreme events such as floods, droughts, and wildfires in research applications

Work on surface data-assimilation, land surface model and hydrologic model calibration, and use of artificial intelligence to improve existing methods

Improve surface and groundwater hydrologic processes and coupling with the atmosphere at regional scales

Collaborate with other groups within the Hydrological Sciences Laboratory and other labs within the Goddard Space Flight Center Earth Sciences Division

Qualification

Remote sensing dataModeling systemsHydrologic processesData assimilationArtificial intelligenceEarth system scienceCollaboration

Required

Doctoral Degree

Interest in hydrologic processes and their impacts on other parts of the earth system

Past experience with use of modeling systems

Past experience with processing observation datasets (including remote sensing data)

Preferred

Ability to collaborate with other groups within the Hydrological Sciences Laboratory

Ability to collaborate with other labs within the Goddard Space Flight Center Earth Sciences Division

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.

Founded in 1946

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.orau.org/

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