Postdoc: AI & Remote Sensing for Tropical Forest Carbon

Wake Forest University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environment and Sustainability Studies. You will collaborate with Dr. Ovidiu Csillik on innovative research involving remote sensing and AI, focused on mapping forest carbon and degradation.

The position lasts for one year and may extend based on performance and funding. Applicants should have a strong foundation in geospatial analysis and applied machine learning.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record in remote sensing and carbon modeling.
• Experience in field data collection with drones.
• Skill in geospatial data analysis and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI algorithms for remote sensing datasets.
• Integrate field data with remote sensing for carbon modeling.
• Write project reports and present research findings.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Applied machine learning

Forest ecology

Remote sensing data processing

Interpersonal communication

Scientific writing

Education

PhD or ABD in Environmental Science or related disciplines

Tools

Python

R

Google Earth Engine

Job description

Wake Forest University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environment and Sustainability Studies. You will collaborate with Dr. Ovidiu Csillik on innovative research involving remote sensing and AI, focused on mapping forest carbon and degradation.

The position lasts for one year and may extend based on performance and funding. Applicants should have a strong foundation in geospatial analysis and applied machine learning.