Postdoctoral Researcher, Summer 2024
Company: Chapman University
Location: Orange
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Chapman University: Faculty Advancement: The Institute for Earth,
Computing, Human and Observing
Location
Orange Campus
Open Date
Jan 04, 2024
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$65,000-$70,000
Description
The Institute for Earth, Computing, Human, and Observing (ECHO) at
Chapman University invites applications for a Postdoctoral
Fellowship in microwave remote sensing. This NASA-funded position
is available in May 2024 and offers an exciting opportunity for
highly motivated individuals to join our interdisciplinary research
team at ECHO.
Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering
traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of
Orange County, one of Southern California's most diverse and
vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction
held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as
#133 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report
(2024). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research,
publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges
dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an
environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and
faculty.
The Institute for Earth, Computing, Human and Observing (ECHO) is
an interdisciplinary research unit that focuses on the Earth and
its systems. Scientific areas include natural hazards such as
wildfires, severe weather, floods, air pollution, and earthquakes,
and the changing Earth climate and its impacts on agriculture,
economic factors, the atmosphere, and oceans. Areas of excellence
also include central aspects of modern physics, such as quantum
mechanics and the role of the mind, brain science, and the
universe, in which the planet Earth, humans, and all life are
found. ECHO scientists use regional climate modeling, Earth
observations, advanced data analysis, machine and deep learning,
and spatial analysis to study the different environments. The
myriad areas of research among ECHO faculty, affiliated faculty,
postdoctoral fellows, international collaborators, and students
reflect the interdisciplinary nature of ECHO. More information
about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu.
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in
all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on
diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at
www.chapman.edu/diversity.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be involved in analyzing Soil
Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) data to infer the physical
properties of land, oceans, and the cryosphere, as well as their
interactions.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a doctoral or equivalent degree in atmospheric
sciences, ocean sciences, physics, remote sensing, or related
fields before the start date of the appointment. Candidates with
experience in instrument calibration or retrieval algorithms for
spaceborne microwave radiometers are highly desired as are
applicants who have experience in satellite data processing and
applications with programming skills.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following electronically via
Interfolio:
For further inquiries contact iecho@chapman.edu, and please use
"Post Doc Position" as the email subject line.
Evaluation of applications will begin on March 8th, 2024. The
position's anticipated start date is May 1, 2024, and will remain
open until filled. The position is initially for a one-year
appointment and subject to funding availability, may potentially be
renewed. Successful completion of a background check is required
for the final candidate.
Keywords: Chapman University, Yorba Linda , Postdoctoral Researcher, Summer 2024, Other , Orange, California
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