Background:
The Ocean Ecology Laboratory is responsible for the collection, processing, calibration, validation, archive, and distribution of ocean-related products from many operational, satellite-based remote-sensing missions providing ocean color, sea surface temperature, and sea surface salinity data to the international research community since 1996. The Ocean Ecology Laboratory also conducts research in ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry, atmospheric composition, and laboratory protocols using a combination of laboratory and field experiments, remote sensing measurements, and modeling. The Ocean Ecology Laboratory is located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD. More information about our lab can be found here
Duties:
The selected candidate will lead efforts in the assimilation of ocean color remote sensing data into global and regional biogeochemical models. This effort has two goals: 1) Develop a better understanding of regional and global biogeochemical processes, 2) evaluate how satellite ocean color products can be improved or modified to increase usefulness for global and regional modeling.
Specific duties include:
- Lead the development and application of global and regional biogeochemical modeling for Earth System Science research.
- Lead the assimilation of satellite remote sensing data into biogeochemical models.
- Publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals
- Support the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) Mission’s Project Scientist in the evaluation of ocean and atmosphere retrieval algorithms developed within the competed PACE Science and Applications Team (SAT).
- Lead and participate in research proposals in the fields of ocean and atmospheric remote sensing, ocean biology and biogeochemistry, atmospheric composition and modeling. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a portfolio of funded research.
- Lead and participate in the publication of research manuscripts. The successful candidate is expected to publish 1-2 papers per year.
- Contribute to the development of future airborne and spaceborne instrumentation and missions, in-situ instrumentation, and field campaigns pursued within The Ocean Ecology Laboratory, including requirements analyses and proposal development.
- Other duties as required by the civil service
Education:
Ph.D or equivalent experience in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
Experience:
Demonstrable experience in:
- Global and regional biogeochemical modeling
- Assimilation of satellite remote sensing data into biogeochemical models
- Sensitivity analyses
- Publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals
- Preparation of successful research proposals
Applications for this position will have to be submitted via USA Jobs. The position will be open for applications from July 22 through July 26. Those who might be interested in applying are encouraged to become familiar with USA Jobs.
For more information please contact: Ph.D Carlos E. Del Castillo (mailto:carlos.e.delcastillo@nasa.gov)
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