[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Investigator - Geology & Geophysics, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

[christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com]

Postdoctoral Investigator - Geology & Geophysics


https://careers-whoi.icims.com/jobs/1349/job

 

Job Summary:

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently searching for a
Postdoctoral Investigator to join the Geology & Geophysics Department. This
is a regular (one year), full-time, exempt position, with possibility of a
one year extension and is eligible for full benefits.

 

The successful candidate must be an earth scientist interested in exploring
and applying a variety of remote-sensing techniques (e.g., satellite,
aerial, multispectral, thermal) to assess composition and change of coastal
and marine environments over a variety of spatial and temporal scales.

 

The Institution has a top-rated postdoctoral program
(www.whoi.edu/postdoctoral/) that supports a dynamic postdoctoral community
with formal mentoring and career guidance programs. While the primary focus
of the work will be in research, the Postdoctoral Investigator will have the
opportunity to participate in educational and outreach activities associated
with the project.

 

Online application forms should be submitted with a cover letter and full
curriculum vitae including a list of three references in the appropriate
fields in the application. Additionally, please email a copy of your cover
letter and CV to Dr. Andrew Ashton (aashton at whoi.edu) and Dr. Walter
Barnhardt (wbarnhardt at usgs.gov ). Applications will be accepted until
December 15, 2020. Review begins immediately and will continue until January
15, 2021. A starting date of February 1, 2021 is desirable. Informal
inquiries may be made by email to Dr. Ashton (aashton at whoi.edu) or Dr.
Walter Barnhardt (wbarnhardt at usgs.gov .

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of WHOI and US
Geological Survey (USGS) researchers, and a strong operational team (USGS
Aerial Imaging and Mapping). The individual would be directly complementary
to, and work closely with coastal geologists, geographers, ecologists,
oceanographers, engineers and technologists investigating the evolution of
barrier islands, wetlands, estuaries and other coastal environments. The
individual should have familiarity with a broad range of remote-sensing data
to pursue science questions enabled by newly developed data-acquisition
capabilities (e.g., UAS, AUV), as well as synthesizing existing datasets.


Education & Experience:

*	Applicants must have a PhD in Geosciences or related Earth Sciences
degree.
*	Preference will be given to an applicant who has direct experience
in using drones, GIS, and machine learning to quantitatively evaluate
changes in the ecological condition of fluvial, lacustrine and/or coastal
environments.

Special Requirements:

Fieldwork (including small boat operations) in remote areas may be required

Physical Requirements:

Physical duties for this position include but are not limited to, ability to
lift less than 25 lbs. independently and carry 10-25 lbs. Visual abilities
to include depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing
requirements include the ability to hear and respond to instructions. Other
physical tasks include occasional prolonged standing/walking; use of hands
for basic/fine grasping and manipulation, repetitive motion, kneeling,
bending, twisting, and stooping. Other occupational requirements include
talking, traveling, working around others, and with others. Physical duties
are subject to change.


 

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