Research proposals are invited that investigate novel and advanced analysis and interpretation of ocean remotely sensed imagery from multiple sensors, applying techniques such as statistical methods, computer vision, machine learning, and data fusion for the purpose of quantifying coastal and ocean phenomena such as, but not limited to, internal waves, wind waves, turbulence, surface currents, and river plumes.

The Naval Research Laboratory provides access to a number of commercial and custom-built sensing and imaging systems (SAR, hyperspectral, multispectral, thermal, and polarmetric systems) from satellite, airborne and drone platforms. Also available are opportunities for in-situ ocean field measurements, laboratory experiments, calibration facilities, and computer resources to perform the work.

oceanographic remote sensing; applied remote sensing; image processing; machine learning; SAR; hyperspectral; multispectral; data fusion; internal waves; wind waves; turbulence; ocean currents; river plumes; coastal ocean

citizenship

Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

level

Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Additional Benefits

relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.