Remote Sensing Scientist II - Forest Ecology & Hydrology

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University’s Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences seeks a Research Scientist II to develop and lead a program using satellite LiDAR, radar, and optical remote sensing to study forest vegetation, ecosystem function and hydrological processes. The work focuses on the southwestern United States, with potential for regional and global applications and collaboration.

The candidate will use LiDAR, optical and radar remote sensing, plus field measurements and HPC/cloud

Qualifications

• Experience with LiDAR, optical and radar remote sensing.
• Strong data analysis, visualization and synthesis of earth observation data.
• Ability to work with HPC/cloud computing for model testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research program focusing on global remote sensing of forest vegetation structure, ecosystem and hydrological function using satellite LiDAR and radar remote sensing with field measurements.
• Focus on the southwestern USA with potential to apply techniques globally.
• Collaborate within a team; mentor students and develop strong networks.
• Contribute to scientific publications and external research proposals.

Skills

Remote sensing

LiDAR

Radar

Data analysis

Visualization

HPC / cloud computing

Collaboration networks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

New Mexico State University’s Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences seeks a Research Scientist II to develop and lead a program using satellite LiDAR, radar, and optical remote sensing to study forest vegetation, ecosystem function and hydrological processes. The work focuses on the southwestern United States, with potential for regional and global applications and collaboration.

The candidate will use LiDAR, optical and radar remote sensing, plus field measurements and HPC/cloud