Postdoc: Coastal Wetlands Remote Sensing & Ecosystem Health

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a NASA-supported postdoctoral scholar with remote sensing expertise to work at Virginia Commonwealth University. This position involves investigating the relationship between coastal wetland vegetation indices and ecosystem production, while mentoring students and collaborating with various partners.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in ecology or related field, expertise in lidar and hyperspectral sensing, and a passion for team-oriented science.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in communicating science through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Ability to work with large datasets and conduct analysis in R or Python.
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary, team-oriented science.

Responsibilities

• Engage partners from various organizations to investigate ecological relationships.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student collaborators.
• Communicate project findings through various formats.

Skills

Lidar

Hyperspectral remote sensing

Thermal remote sensing

Data analysis in R or Python

Communication through publications

Education

Ph.D. in ecology, earth science, environmental sciences or related field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a NASA-supported postdoctoral scholar with remote sensing expertise to work at Virginia Commonwealth University. This position involves investigating the relationship between coastal wetland vegetation indices and ecosystem production, while mentoring students and collaborating with various partners.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in ecology or related field, expertise in lidar and hyperspectral sensing, and a passion for team-oriented science.