[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Researcher Position for Soil Monitoring at Woods Hole Research Center, Falmouth, MA

[Amanda Poston]

*Woods Hole Research Center*



*Postdoctoral Researcher Position Soil Monitoring*

*Job JSPD20*



*SUMMARY:* The Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) seeks a postdoctoral
researcher to collaborate on a new project focused on building a global
soil spectroscopy network and estimation service. The use of diffuse
reflectance spectroscopy for rapid and low-cost provision of soil data is
rising throughout the world. Working with multiple global partners, this
project will create a network for coordinating these different efforts with
a goal of building and deploying an open-source web-based soil spectral
estimation service. We will tackle many of the outstanding technical
challenges needed to harmonize soil data and spectral databases and develop
multiple use cases demonstrating the utility of expanded soil data for
applications ranging from sustainable land management to climate change.

*Responsibilities:*

·      Network coordinator – you will be the primary point of contact for
all network members and facilitate working group meetings

·      Design and execute experiments to optimize various aspects of soil
spectral predictions

·      Stay current on soil spectroscopy and chemometric literature

·      Maintain website and communicate effectively with interested
stakeholders

·      Publish and present findings at national and international meetings

*Qualifications and Experience:*

·      Ph.D. (granted or expected soon) in soil science, earth system
science, environmental data science, chemistry, computer sciences,
mathematics, or related disciple.

·      Working knowledge of spectroscopy - soil applications highly
preferred - or pedometrics

·      Demonstrated multivariate or machine learning data analysis skills
and familiarity with open source ML libraries.

·      Ability to implement and modify complex code and learn new
programming skills as needed.

·      Strong data management skills including familiarity with metadata
standards and relational database structures.

·      Experience facilitating group meetings, public speaking and
networking.


*Application Deadline*:  September 1, 2020, or until filled


*Desired Start Date*: October 1, 2020


*Classification and Compensation*: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt
position. The salary range is $60,000 to $65,000. Contingent upon funding,
this is a 2.5-year appointment with the potential to extend. WHRC offers a
very generous benefits package.


*Location:* Falmouth, Massachusetts preferred, remote possible


*Application Instructions:* To apply, please send your cover letter
addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the
responsibilities of this position, curriculum vitae, and contact
information for three references as a single PDF to *jobopenings at whrc.org*
<jobopenings at whrc.org>. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Please type *JSPD20 *in the subject line.


For specific questions about the position please contact Dr. Jonathan
Sanderman at jsanderman at whrc.org.


*Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, the Woods Hole
Research Center (WHRC) is a private, non-profit research organization and
leader in addressing the great global environmental issues of our time
through science and policy. Its core focus is to conduct high quality
scientific research, and policy analysis/implementation, on environmental
and economic issues, particularly climate change. WHRC has 65 staff
members, and attracts some of today’s top experts on global environment
issues. *



*WHRC is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from
those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or
genetic information. WHRC is committed to providing access, equal
opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment
practices, services, programs, and activities.*
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