[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc scholar in digital hydrography & geomorphology, UMBC

[Maggie Holland]

Postdoc position to work with Dr. Matt Baker - review of applications
starts April 6th.

https://facultyjobs.umbc.edu/cwfac/en-us/job/493318/postdoctoral-scholar-in-digital-hydrography-and-geomorphology

The Department of Geography and Environmental Systems at the University of
Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks to hire a postdoctoral scholar as
part of collaboration between UMBC (Dr. Matthew Baker) and the Chesapeake
Conservancy’s Conservation Innovation Center. UMBC/CIC have been awarded a
cooperative agreement from the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) to produce
high-resolution maps of stream channels and ditches within the Chesapeake
Bay watershed from LiDAR data sources. The successful candidate will
support implementation and refinement of previously developed automated
mapping approaches, work with a team of collaborators to analyze existing
validation data from across the watershed, support parallel processing, and
iterative refinements. Candidates will be encouraged to pursue new research
questions with the resulting data.  The project is part of a larger effort
to produce extremely precise environmental information in support of the
CBP water quality goals.

*Qualifications:* At a minimum, candidates will hold a PhD within six
months of appointment in Geomorphology, Geography, Water Resources,
Environmental Science or related field, with research interests in terrain
analysis , the morphology of stream channels, stream flow, and expertise or
experience with digital mapping techniques and data analysis. Requirements
include demonstrated ability with GIS software including, but not limited
to, ArcGIS and GRASS; programming with Python, R, or similar language.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience with
high-performance computing, model performance evaluation, or database
management, ability/experience mentoring students, a record of excellent
scientific writing, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and
inclusion.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Matthew Baker (mbaker at umbc.edu).

*Application*: should be submitted at: http://apply.interfolio.com/85055
and should include:
• cover letter with description of qualifications and experiences
• up to three reprints of research publications
• a statement of commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in research and
mentorship
• Curriculum vitae
• names and contact information of three references
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