Post Doctoral Scholar in Remote Sensing and Modeling

UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The UGA Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar in Remote Sensing and Modeling. This role involves conducting research, developing sampling frameworks, and collaborating on biometrics projects, requiring a Ph.D. and expertise in relevant areas. The position offers a full-time, two-year appointment with fieldwork involved.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required.
• Experience in remote sensing, modeling, forest inventory sampling, and statistics.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on remote sensing and modeling.
• Develop sampling design frameworks with statistical rigor.
• Collaborate on forest biometrics projects.

Skills

Remote sensing

Modeling

Statistics

Experimental design

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in forestry or related field

Job description

Post Doctoral Scholar in Remote Sensing and Modeling

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Position Details

Posting Number: G/R28963P

Working Title: Post Doctoral Scholar in Remote Sensing and Modeling

Department: Warnell-Research

About the University of Georgia: Since 1785, UGA has been Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and diversified higher education institution. Located in Athens, it ranks among the top 20 public universities in the U.S. News & World Report, with over 41,000 students and numerous academic programs.

Responsibilities

• Research on remote sensing and modeling, focusing on surveillance protocols for BSNB in the southeastern U.S.
• Develop sampling design frameworks to meet multiple objectives, ensuring statistical rigor.
• Disseminate results through peer-reviewed journals, outreach, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the Plantation Management Research Cooperative (PMRC) on forest biometrics projects.

Position Details

Type: Post-Doctoral Associate, 2-year appointment, full-time.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in forestry or related field. Experience in remote sensing, modeling, forest inventory sampling, statistics, and experimental design. Excellent communication skills.

Physical Demands & Additional Info

Field visits to rough terrain, some overnight travel. No security access or financial control responsibilities. Driving required.

Application Requirements

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional: Cover Letter, Letters of Recommendation.

Contact

Bronson Bullock, [e-mail]