[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral researcher(s), mapping, monitoring, and modeling vegetation cover, composition and structure, Northern Arizona University

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Job Description

Postdoctoral researcher(s) are sought to participate in research projects
focused on mapping, monitoring, and modeling vegetation cover, composition
and structure, incorporating climate, land use, and disturbance dynamics.
The successful candidate(s) will work with members of the Goetz GEODE Lab
and collaborators, using satellite and airborne observations to analyze the
influence of multiple factors on vegetation dynamics, habitat quality and
restoration potential with an emphasis on Arctic, boreal and tropical
ecosystems.

We are seeking postdoctoral researchers (2) to participate in research
projects focused on mapping, monitoring, and modeling vegetation cover,
composition and structure, incorporating climate, land use, and disturbance
dynamics. The successful candidate(s) will work with members of the Goetz
GEODE Lab and collaborators, using satellite and airborne observations to
analyze the influence of multiple factors on vegetation dynamics, habitat
quality and restoration potential with an emphasis on Arctic, boreal and
tropical ecosystems. The successful candidate can begin as early as Spring
2019.

The position(s) will involve:

*	Contributing to NAU's satellite and airborne remote sensing
activities.
*	Processing multi-sensor imagery, primarily satellite-based but also
airborne remote sensing including drones, to derive geospatial products
characterizing ecosystem properties (e.g. vertical canopy structure, habitat
quality, biomass, regrowth).
*	Advancing analyses of vegetation dynamics and response to
anthropogenic and environmental drivers of change.
*	Presenting research results locally and at professional meetings.
*	Collaborating with a diverse group of scientists.
*	Facilitating collaborations between the Goetz GEODE lab and other
researchers at NAU and beyond.
*	Writing and assisting with the writing of research proposals and
peer-reviewed journal articles.
*	Training and mentoring graduate and undergraduate student
researchers.

Minimum Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing, Computer
Science, Environmental Science, Geography, and/or a related discipline.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

*	 Ability to synthesize complex information and develop structured
analyses in written and visual form
*	Ability to perform complex geoprocessing and manipulate large
datasets using personally developed scripts
*	Fluency in performing geospatial tasks in a multi-operating system
environment (Windows/Linux/Mac/Solaris)
*	Knowledge of programming / script writing (Python, R, GDAL, C/C#,
SQL, Perl, Java, and/or IDL)
*	Skill in using digital image processing software packages including
open source options as appropriate
*	Experience working in high performance computing environment
*	Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary
research team
*	Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and
interdisciplinary research environment

This position is responsive to GEODE lab research priorities and thus
specific tasks and duties must be completed, on schedule, by the
postdoctoral research scholar(s) in response to timelines and deadlines.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following:
a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and
a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment.  You may also be
required to complete a fingerprint background check.

Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to
participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with
verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

Finally, each year the Northern Arizona University Police Department
releases an annual security report.  The report is a result of the federal
law known as the Clery Act and contains policy statements that address the
school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security
including policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual
offenses.  The report contains three years of data for Clery reportable
crime statistics for the campus along with the most current year's Fire
Safety Report, which includes policy statements and fire statistics for
Flagstaff on-campus student housing. 

The report may be viewed at nau.edu/clery <http://nau.edu/clery>  or by
visiting the NAUPD website <http://www.nau.edu/police> .  A printed copy of
the report is available upon request by contacting the NAU Police
Department, Records Department at (928)523-8884 or by visiting the
department at Building 98A on the NAU Mountain Campus.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

**The starting salary will be determined by the qualifications of the
selected applicant balanced with departmental budget availability, internal
salary equity considerations, and available market information.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory
time for additional time worked.

Benefits

Post-Doctoral Scholars are hired on a contract basis, renewable each fiscal
year for a maximum of 4 renewals (5 years) according to terms of the Arizona
Board of Regents' Conditions of Post-Doctoral Service
<http://azregents.asu.edu/rrc/Policy%20Manual/6-310-Conditions%20of%20Postdo
ctoral%20Scholar%20Service.pdf> .

NAU offers an excellent benefit package to Post-Doctoral Scholars including
generous health, dental and vision insurance; 10 days of vacation and 10
holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family
members. New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay
period following their enrollment, after their employment date.  Employees
will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits.
Participation in NAU retirement plans is not available to Post-Doctoral
Scholars.  More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU HR
benefits page <https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/> .

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for
professional development.  New employee on-boarding training includes
courses to be completed within the first 30 days
(https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Required/). If your position includes
the supervision of a benefit-eligible employee, we offer the NAU Supervisors
Academy for you to complete within your first 2 years.  In addition to the
development classes offered in-person, every NAU employee receives a free
subscription to Lynda.com. From this site you can access more than 1,400
training videos on a broad range of subjects, including business skills,
photography, music and video, home computing, and web design and
development.  

Application Deadline

Open until further notice.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.
You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by
midnight of the application deadline.  If you need assistance completing
your application there are instructions available on line at
https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/ or in person in the Human Resources
Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of
Beaver and DuPont Streets. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation
to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and
Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ
86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Institution.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.  NAU is responsive to the needs of
dual career couples.

EEO is the <https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/>
Law Poster and Supplements

NAU is an Employer of National Service.  AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other
National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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