[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Michigan, Remote Sensing and Agriculture

[Meha Jain]

Job Summary

A postdoctoral position is available starting Summer or Fall 2021 in
the Jain lab (https://mehajain.weebly.com/) at the School for Environment
and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. I am looking for a highly
motivated postdoc who will work on a recently funded NASA Land Use and Land
Cover Change (LCLUC) project (
https://lcluc.umd.edu/projects/policy-market-and-climate-change-impacts-maize-production-mexico)
that is examining the impacts of climate change on maize in Mexico and
whether farmers are able to adapt to this change. The position will require
excellent remote sensing and coding skills, with strong preference for
those who are able to code in Google Earth Engine (Python API a plus)
and/or have prior experience working with sensor fusion algorithms (such as
StarFM).

*SEAS is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment that
respects diverse experiences, promotes and communications, discourages and
genuinely respond to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our
commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our values for a
sustainable and just society.*
Mission Statement

The School for Environment and Sustainability’s overarching mission is to
contribute to the protection of the Earth's resources and the achievement
of a sustainable society.  Through research, education, and outreach, the
faculty, staff, and students are devoted to generating knowledge and
developing policies, techniques, and skills to help practitioners manage
and conserve environmental resources to meet the full range of human needs
on a sustainable basis.
Required Qualifications*

The position requires that the applicant holds a Ph.D. in a relevant
research field, and is proficient in remote sensing and coding in any of
the following languages - Google Earth Engine, Python, and/or R. Applicants
can come from a wide range of Ph.D. backgrounds, including geography,
sustainability science, agricultural sciences, economics, computer science,
and environmental sciences.
Desired Qualifications*

Preference will be given to applicants with a strong publication record,
programming experience in Google Earth Engine, Python, and/or R, and
previous experience fusing multiple sensors (e.g., Landsat-MODIS fusion
using StarFM).
Additional Information

Competitive salary will be provided based on qualifications.

TERM LIMITED - The position is initially for one year, with potential to
extend to two years based on performance, funding and need.
Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review
and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after
posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime
after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
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