[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc opening on Remote Sensing of Agriculture and Irrigation

[Tyler Lark]

*Post-Doctoral Research Scientist on Remote Sensing of U.S. Agriculture and
Irrigated Land Use*



*Summary:* The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Sustainability
and the Global Environment (SAGE) seeks an exceptional postdoctoral
scientist with expertise in satellite remote sensing and spatial analysis
to study agriculture and irrigation systems in the United States.  The
postdoctoral researcher will contribute as a core team member to NASA- and
USGS-funded interdisciplinary projects that are investigating national
water use and efficiency improvements and as well as have ample opportunity
to collaborate on complementary projects focused on agricultural
conservation, bioenergy solutions, and climate change mitigation.



*Job Responsibilities:*  The applicant will lead and support the mapping
and assessment of current and historic irrigation system type and
associated impacts on crop water use and efficiency.  The applicant will
work closely with colleagues at other institutions including the U.S.
Geological Survey, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and several
universities to improve upon existing remotely sensed data, develop new
methods for detection of irrigation practices, and apply the produced
products to conservation and policy-relevant research questions. The study
area focus is the conterminous United States with additional emphasis on
the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, and work can include field data collection
to support the analysis, if interested.



*Ideal qualifications* include the following:

·         Strong skills in satellite remote sensing, GIS, and statistical
analysis

·         Experience using cloud-based computing resources (e.g. Google
Earth Engine) for image classification and large-scale data processing.

·         Familiarity with concepts, modeling, or datasets related to water
use and efficiency, U.S. agricultural management practices, and/or
environmental impacts of agroecosystems.

·         Possess a Ph.D. or M.S. plus extensive research experience



*UW-Madison* is a world leader in remote sensing for the conservation,
agricultural, and ecological sciences.  The researcher will be joining a
highly collaborative and energetic team working with Dr. Tyler Lark
<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xVsone4AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao>,
project technical lead Dr. Yanhua Xie
<https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=rQ3gg0YAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate>,
and other members of the Global Land Use & Environment
<http://www.gibbs-lab.com> lab who have significant experience in remote
sensing, agricultural sustainability, and land systems.  The city of Madison
<http://www.gibbs-lab.com/welcome-to-madison/>, WI, is widely recognized
for its warm community, high quality of life, culture and arts scene, and
easy access to natural areas.  Costs of living are moderate, public
transportation and bicycle paths are easy transportation options, and there
is a vibrant international community.



Applications will be reviewed upon submission. The position is available
immediately for an initial appointment of up to 2 years, with strong
potential for continuation pending funding and performance. Salary is
commensurate with experience and a minimum of $51,957 per year, plus health
insurance benefits.  The position is based in Madison, WI, with potential
for hybrid work.



*To apply,* please submit an electronic cover letter detailing
qualifications, CV, and phone and email addresses of three references to
Dr. Tyler Lark, lark at wisc.edu.
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