ORAU · 3 weeks ago
Remote Sensing Analysis of Bioclimatic Controls on Ecosystem Productivity
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which offers unique research opportunities for scientists. This role focuses on innovative research to identify biochemical and environmental controls on ecosystem productivity using advanced remote sensing techniques.
Universities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify biochemical and environmental controls on ecosystem productivity
Combine observations of solar induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) from a growing network of tower, airborne, and spaceborne sensors, with ancillary biometeorological data
Explore the functioning of photosynthesis under different light, temperature, and moisture conditions and canopy structures
Analysis of ecosystem productivity in the context of a carbon cycle data assimilation system
Incorporation of observations from OCO-2, TROPOMI, and ground sensors
Qualification
Required
Doctoral Degree
Research proposal
Three letters of recommendation
Official doctoral transcript documents
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
Company
ORAU
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
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Page
President /CEO
Scott Miller
President and CEO, ORAU ConScientia
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