Postdoctoral Scholar Research

University of South Florida; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Optical Oceanography Lab at the College of Marine Science, University of South Florida, invites applications for 1–2 Postdoctoral Scholar positions in optical remote sensing from satellite platforms. Appointments are focussed on water quality, benthic properties, and algal bloom assessment in coastal and inland waters, for up to three years.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Positions available immediately.

Qualifications

• PhD required in optical oceanography, remote sensing, aquatic science, or closely related field.
• Willingness to work with interdisciplinary research teams and pursue independent and collaborative research.
• Preferred: ocean color research, algorithm development, radiative transfer simulations, bio-optical inversion, atmospheric correction, or algal bloom and water quality assessments in optically complex waters.
• Coding experience (e.g., Python) and high-level analytical methods (ML, Bayesian statistics) for satellite remote sensing are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Federal- and State-funded research projects involving optical remote sensing of aquatic environments.
• Develop and advance algorithms and products for water quality parameters and benthic properties in optically complex or shallow waters.
• Assess algal blooms and quantify biogeochemical properties in coastal and inland waters.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in optical oceanography/remote sensing/aquatic science

Tools

Python

Job description

• Locations 140 7th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, US
• Hiring Salary Commensurate with experience

Job Description

The Optical Oceanography Lab (OOL, https://optics.marine.usf.edu ) at the College of Marine Science (CMS), University of South Florida (USF) is offering 1-2 Postdoctoral Scholar positions in the field of optical remote sensing from satellite platforms.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and obligations of the appointments are to support Federal- and State-funded research projects involving optical remote sensing of aquatic environments. The successful candidates will be expected to advance the current state-of-the-art in algorithm and product development for water quality parameters and benthic properties in optically complex and/or optically shallow waters, assessment of algal blooms, and quantification of biogeochemical properties in coastal and inland waters.

The positions are available immediately, for a possible duration of 3 years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurable with experience.

Contact:

For information regarding the available positions, please contact Dr. Brian Barnes ([e-mail]) or Dr. Chuanmin Hu ([e-mail]).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A PhD degree in optical oceanography, remote sensing, aquatic science, or closely related field, is required. Also required is willingness to work with interdisciplinary research teams and motivation to advance science through both independent activities and collaborative research.

Preferred Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated excellence in scholarly creativity and productivity, with potential foci including ocean color research and applications, for example, algorithm development, radiative transfer simulations, bio-optical inversion, atmospheric correction, or algal bloom and water quality assessments for optically complex waters. Relevant coding experience (e.g., Python) is preferred, as is prior work applying high-level analytical approaches (e.g., machine learning, Bayesian statistics) to satellite remote sensing datasets.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.