Postdoctoral Researcher

This postdoc position seeks a recent Ph.D. in Geophysics or Geodesy (within the past 12 months) with demonstrated expertise in constructing and implementing geodynamic models to predict crustal deformation, with particular emphasis on plate motion. The successful candidate will develop and integrate physically based models of plate kinematics and plate boundary processes (including coseimsic offsets and postseismic transients), glacial isostatic adjustment, and GRACE-derived mass change estimates to improve GNSS time series modeling and to predict time-dependent displacements at passive benchmarks without continuous GNSS monitoring.

Conducted within the collaborative and mission-driven environment of JPL, the research will leverage observations from multiple space-geodetic techniques and satellite missions to improve predictions of crustal displacement and refine reference frame realizations. The role requires knowledge in Python and C software development, including the ability to design, maintain, and adapt modular code that translates geophysical models into operational prediction tools. Experience working with geospatial agencies, contributing to geodetic software systems, and clearly communicating technical methodologies to users is essential. The ideal candidate will contribute a distinctive perspective from their doctoral research, particularly in applying novel field instrumentation protocols and linking them directly to algorithm development, thereby advancing model validation efforts and enabling new research directions within the project.