JPL’s RF Remote Sensing Systems and Technology Section is seeking a postdoc who will serve as a key bridge between radar hardware development and science applications, conducting research that advances end-to-end radar system performance and enables innovative approaches for cloud and precipitation observations. The position offers opportunities to develop and apply machine learning techniques to radar observations, improve calibration and retrieval methodologies, analyze large atmospheric datasets, and publish high-impact scientific results that advance the state of the art in microwave remote sensing.

Research Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on millimeter-wave radar systems for atmospheric remote sensing.

• Develop and evaluate calibration techniques, retrieval algorithms, and advanced data analysis methods for cloud and precipitation observations.

• Apply machine learning and statistical approaches to radar measurements and geophysical retrievals.

• Support radar system characterization, testing, and performance evaluation.

• Analyze large observational datasets and develop software tools for scientific data processing.

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at national and international conferences.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning radar hardware development, remote sensing science, and data analytics.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing, Physics, Computer Science, Earth Science, or a closely related field.

• Experience in radar remote sensing, RF systems, microwave instrumentation, or related experimental research.

• Strong background in scientific programming using Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.

• Experience analyzing large scientific datasets using statistical or computational methods.

• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and excellent written and oral communication skills.

The appointee will carry out research in collaboration withJPL advisor,resulting in publications in the open literature.

Applicants may be subject toby NASA. Postdoc positions are awarded for a minimum of one-year periodandmay be renewed up to a maximum of four years. Candidates should submit the following to this site: CV, representative publications, contact information for three references,anda cover letter stating their research accomplishmentsandinterests.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee27s start date.

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