[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Scholar in Remote Sensing, Ecosystem Services

[Stephanie Spera]

The University of Richmond Department of Geography and the Environment
seeks a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to efforts to understand
regional changes in the hydrologic cycle due to forest disturbances in the
southwestern Amazon. They will be supervised by Dr. Stephanie Spera and Dr.
David Salisbury, and a team-member of an interdisciplinary, multinational,
highly-collaborative NASA-USAID funded project. The term would initially be
for one year, but is renewable for at least one additional year, contingent
on funding and satisfactory progress.



The general research involves working closely with Amazonian
(Peru/Brazil/Colombia) stakeholders and collaborators and using
remotely-sensed data and spatial statistics to disentangle the relationship
between forest cover and hydrologic provisioning and regulating ecosystem
services; to map forest vulnerability; and provide local and regional
managers with the information and tools necessary to make informed
decisions for sustainable development practices. This research will
contribute to the work of the newly-formed SERVIR-Amazonia Hub, a joint
NASA-USAID initiative. More info on SERVIR program can be found here
<https://servirglobal.net/#aboutservir>.



Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the start date, and relevant experience in
earth science, physical geography, environmental studies, or a related
field. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills,
particularly in the form of published peer-reviewed papers and demonstrated
international collaborative field research. Desirable skills include
knowledge of terrestrial remote sensing and statistical analysis (including
spatial and multivariate analysis); experience with Python, IDL and/or
javascript (Google Earth Engine); and a strong command of Spanish and/or
Portuguese.



Candidates should demonstrate interest in terrestrial remote sensing,
spatial analysis, applied research, joining an exciting network of
international collaborators across NASA, USAID, and South America, and
doing fieldwork and leading trainings in the Peru/Brazil Amazon borderlands
with established collaborators. Travel to Colombia, Peru, and Brazil will
be required. Anticipated start date is flexible, but ideally during/before
summer 2020.



Applicants should submit (1) a statement of research interests and goals,
no longer than two pages and (2) a complete CV, including contact
information for three references. These materials—and any questions—should
be addressed to Dr. Stephanie Spera, sspera at richmond.edu. Review of
applications will begin Feb 29, 2020. Please mention where you saw the
posting.



This postdoctoral position is unique in that it is a research-intensive
position at a predominantly undergraduate institution. Not only will this
postdoc be introduced to a network of collaborators across NASA, USAID and
various South American institutions (government, NGOS, etc), but, should
they desire, they will also have the opportunity to mentor talented
undergraduates, guest lecture in classes, and develop innovative pedagogy
at a leading liberal arts institution. The University of Richmond is
committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to being
an inclusive community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates
who will contribute to these goals. For more information on the department
and its resources, see http://geography.richmond.edu/.
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