Detection, Monitoring, and Prediction of Pyroconvection

Due: May 1, 2025

Description

The Naval Research Laboratory's Marine Meteorology Division (NRL MMD) in Monterey, California is seeking a Post-Doc to join an exciting new study investigating the detection, monitoring, and prediction of wildfires that generate pyrocumulonimbus (pyroCb) and precursor pyrocumulus (pyroCu). This project, led by Dr. David Peterson, aims to improve the decision-making process for all pyroconvective hazards affecting firefighter safety and advance smoke transport forecasting for a diverse set of domestic and international stakeholder...

Award Floor$108,245

Eligible Applicants- PostDoc

Additional Eligibility Information

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. Education and Experience Applicants must have earned a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M., or academically equivalent research doctorate before beginning tenure. The Fellowships Office makes NRC Research Associateship awards at the postdoctoral and senior researcher levels. Postdoctoral Associateships:Applicants must have held the doctorate for less than five years as of the application deadline. Senior Asso...

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- Remote Sensing- Meteorology- Wildfire Science- Aerosol Transport- Pyroconvection- Data Analysis- Machine Learning

Grantor Contact InformationDavid Peterson, Phone: 219 742 2613Grantor Emaildavid.a.peterson204.civ@us.navy.milOther Grantor InformaitonThe NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) are prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards designed to provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Fellowships Office since 1954, these programs offer a comprehensive research experience through a rigorous selection process. The programs aim to: 1) Offer promising postdoctoral and senior scientists/engineers the chance to pursue self-directed research aligned with sponsoring laboratories' goals, 2) Enhance comprehensive research efforts of participating laboratories, 3) Provide recent doctoral graduates a platform for focused research collaboration with permanent laboratory staff, and 4) Foster professional growth by providing opportunities to gain skills, experience, and connections with leading scientists, ultimately enhancing career prospects in academia, industry, or government research roles. The programs provide mentorship, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to influence government policy.

Additional informationLocation: Naval Research Laboratory, CA, Marine Meteorology. Permanent residents are eligible to apply to the NRL/NRC Post-Doc Program. NRL/NRC webpage outlines further details. Additional URLs:

https://espo.nasa.gov/inspyre

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-022-00566-8

https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/bams/103/9/BAMS-D-21-0049.1.xml

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41612-021-00192-9

https://www.nationalacademies.org/documents/embed/link/LF2255DA3DD1C41C0A42D3BEF0989ACAECE3053A6A9B/file/D13308589A09EC935FA87723EB963103495DB429AE7F?noSaveAs=1

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/for-applicants

Supporting Linkhttps://ra.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/opportunity.aspx?LabCode=64&ROPCD=641666&RONum=C0993