Postdoctoral Fellow: Coastal Change & Sea-Level Research

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition assistance

Free access to libraries and museums

Job summary

A leading research university in Austin seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to examine coastal changes and sea level science primarily focused on the Texas Gulf Coast. Candidates should possess a recent Ph.D. and competencies in Python and MATLAB. The position offers a chance to be involved in significant research initiatives with a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive health benefits, tuition assistance, and retirement plans. This role requires strong collaboration and communication skills within a diverse academic environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. obtained within the last three years.
• Competence in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.
• Publication record in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote sensing experiments focused on change detection at the coastal zone.
• Deploy field equipment for ground-truthing.
• Collaborate on impacts of coastal change on society.
• Contribute to sea level science research.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Remote sensing

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Geosciences, Geophysics, or related field

Job description

A leading research university in Austin seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to examine coastal changes and sea level science primarily focused on the Texas Gulf Coast. Candidates should possess a recent Ph.D. and competencies in Python and MATLAB. The position offers a chance to be involved in significant research initiatives with a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive health benefits, tuition assistance, and retirement plans. This role requires strong collaboration and communication skills within a diverse academic environment.