Using in situ and remote sensing data to study plant traits
ORAU2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-time
Summary
ORAU is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for a research project on using in situ and remote sensing data to study plant traits in Greenbelt, MD. The role involves developing innovative methods for estimating plant traits and incorporating these into predictive models.
About the Role
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will engage in research focused on plant traits and remote sensing. Your responsibilities will include developing new methods for estimating traits from remote sensing data, deriving insights into plant physiology and ecology, and integrating trait information into computer models of terrestrial ecosystems. This position offers opportunities for fieldwork and collaboration with NASA scientists.
About You
Required:
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field such as plant biology, ecology, or remote sensing.
- Experience with remote sensing measurements and data analysis.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of dynamic modeling and model-data fusion.
- Familiarity with multivariate statistics and Bayesian statistics.
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and image analysis.
Benefits
- Unique research opportunities at NASA centers and affiliated institutes.
- Competitive fellowship designed to advance NASA's missions.
ORAU
ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security. Through specialized teams of experts, unique laboratory capabilities and access to a consortium of more than 100 major Ph.D.-granting institutions, ORAU works with federal, state, local and commercial customers to advance national priorities and serve the public interest. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and federal contractor, ORAU manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Learn more about ORAU at http://www.orau.org.
Greenbelt, MD