[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Research Associate in Remote Sensing of Vegetation Photosynthesis at the University of Virginia

[Yang, Xi (xy4f)]

Dear all,

Sorry for cross-posting. Our lab is looking for a postdoc who will work on remote sensing of vegetation photosynthesis. Please see below for more information. Also, feel free to contact xiyang at virginia.edu<mailto:xiyang at virginia.edu> for more details.

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the remote sensing of vegetation photosynthesis from multiple spatial scales. The successful candidate will be working on leaf to canopy level measurements of solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) and its linkage to plant photosynthesis. The postdoc will measure SIF using field spectrometers, drones, and airborne remote sensing. The postdoc will be working with scientists in the Toolik Long Term Ecological Research site, Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research site, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA. The postdoc will prepare a manuscript, based on the modeling work, for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The postdoc will work directly with Xi Yang in the Department of Environmental Sciences.

A Ph.D. in biology, environmental sciences, geology, geography, or a related field is required by the appointment start date. Experience with Earth system sciences, remote sensing, plant physiology is preferred. Knowledge of one or more advanced computer programming languages is required, including Matlab, R, or Python. Knowledge of recent development of SIF is preferred. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated. This position will require extensive fieldwork in Alaska, New Mexico, and Virginia. Strong skills in verbal and written communication of scientific results, ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams, and ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks are critical skills.

This is a one-year appointment; however, appointment may be renewed for an additional two, one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

To apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu<http://jobs.virginia.edu/> and search on Posting Number 0624076. Complete a Candidate Profile online and attach the following: a cover letter summarizing your research interests, accomplishments, and professional goals; curriculum vitae with a list of publications; and the contact information for three (3) references. Review of applications will begin September 30, 2018; however, the position will remain open until filled.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Xi Yang at xiyang at virginia.edu<mailto:xiyang at virginia.edu>.

For questions regarding application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom at rkh6j at virginia.edu<mailto:rkh6j at virginia.edu> .

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician's Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

-Xi

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Xi Yang
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental Sciences
390 Clark Hall, University of Virginia
291 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22904
xiyang at virginia.edu<mailto:xiyang at virginia.edu>
434-924-8679
website: http://ecors.evsc.virginia.edu/

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