Postgraduate Research Fellowship in Advanced Remote Sensing

Overview The Air Force Institute of Technology is offering a postgraduate fellowship in the Center for Technical Intelligence Studies and Research (CTISR) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Eligible applicants may be at any level of postgraduate status, including post-bachelors, post-masters, or postdoctoral.What will I be doing? As an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers in an effort to design, develop, and implement advanced remote sensing technologies. Research fellows will engage in a collaborative environment that fosters the development of analytical, problem‐solving, and communication skills. Research activities will focus on technical projects that involve the collection of EO/IR data on exquisite sensing platforms, the development and integration of these instruments to optimize data collections, the design of new modalities for collecting EO/IR data, and the analysis and reporting of these data products.Why should I apply? Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands‐on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to:Engage in research related to infrared radiative transfer modeling, IR sensor and camera system design or integration, and atmospheric propagation analysisApply and expand knowledge of experimental physics and/or engineering as you engage in project activitiesGain experience in both laboratory activities and field measurements for a variety of remote sensing projectsDevelop skills in software coding and scientific data analysisWhere will I be located? Dayton, OhioWhat is the anticipated start date? Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.What is the appointment length? This appointment is a twelve‐month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.What are the provisions? You will receive a stipend to be determined by AFIT. Stipends are typically based on a participant's academic standing, discipline, research background, and location of the research facility. Other provisions may include the following:Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)Relocation AllowanceTraining and Travel AllowanceQualifications Qualified applicants will hold a degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral) in one of the eligible disciplinary fields. The degree must have been earned within five years of the appointment start date.Preferred SkillsKnowledge of EO/IR sensor dataExperience in radiative transfer physics and atmospheric modeling (via MODTRAN or similar codes)Sensor or camera design, characterization, and integration, and/or electro‐optical system performance modelingAbility to develop software in one or more languages for scientific inquiryStipend $4,000.00 – $8,500.00 MonthlyEligibility RequirementsCitizenship: U.S. Citizen OnlyDegree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 7/1/2026 11:59:00 PM.Discipline(s): Engineering, Physics#J-18808-Ljbffr