[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc in Forest Ecology, Remote Sensing, and Modeling at UCLA

[Elsa Ordway]

The Ordway lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at
UCLA is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join the
Forest Ecosystems & Global Change group. We use remote sensing, field
observations, and models to understand patterns and processes of forest
ecosystem structure and function and the responses of these systems to land
use and climate change. We also emphasize research tropics that engage
directly with food security and conservation research and efforts in
forested landscapes.



Multiple research topics are available:

   1. Currently, the Ordway lab has funding to support one postdoctoral
   researcher on tropical forest ecology and remote sensing research. We are
   particularly interested in researchers with experience working with imaging
   spectroscopy (hyperspectral) and LiDAR remote sensing data. The initial
   appointment is for 1 year and can be extended for, at least, an additional
   1-2 years given satisfactory progress. The researcher will be a part of an
   international collaborative team working on a project funded by a new NASA
   Biodiversity grant.
   2. Applicants interested in pursuing research using the NEON Airborne
   Observation Platform data (
   https://www.neonscience.org/data-collection/airborne-remote-sensing),
   leveraging Smithsonian ForestGEO (
   https://forestgeo.si.edu/opportunities/grants-program) and other plot
   network datasets in combination with remote sensing data, and/or
   integrating remote sensing data with the Ecosystem Demography model (
   https://github.com/EDmodel) in forest ecosystems are encouraged to apply.
   3. Applicants interested in submitting postdoctoral fellowship
   applications in the coming year are encouraged to reach out (e.g.,
   NatureNet, NOAA, NSF, Smith, UC President’s).



The lab (https://elsaordway.weebly.com/) is located in the Department of
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA (https://www.eeb.ucla.edu/). The
position can begin as early as fall 2021, but we are willing to consider
applicants that cannot start until winter or spring 2022.



Qualifications:
• Ph.D. (granted or expected soon) in ecology, earth system science,
geography, data science, or related field
• Background in programming languages (Python, R, or other equivalents)
• Data science skills including proficiency in geospatial data processing
and analysis
• Strong record of productive and creative research demonstrated by
publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific
conferences
• Ability to work as a member of a highly collaborative team in
interdisciplinary settings



If you are interested, please apply at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06173 by
submitting a brief (1-2 paragraphs) statement of your research interests
and background, a CV, and the names of and contact information for 3
potential references. Applications will be evaluated starting April 10th,
until positions are filled. Candidates from underrepresented groups are
especially encouraged to apply.



The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or
protected veteran status. For the complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination &
Affirmative Action Policy (
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct).
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