[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Researcher in Coastal Forest Mortality Monitoring with High Resolution Remote Sensing

[Xi Yang]

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia
invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful
candidate will lead original research in the Plant Ecology and Remote
Sensing Lab, focusing on using remote sensing to study coastal forest
mortality. The candidate will lead the analysis of coastal forest mortality
using very-high-resolution airborne and satellite remote sensing datasets.
This position is funded by a new NASA project in collaboration with team
members from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (Tamlin
Pavelsky and Chao Wang) and Duke University (Emily Bernhardt and Ryan
Emanuel).



QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in plant physiology, ecology, earth
system science, remote sensing, or a related field is required by the
appointment start date. Extensive experience in one or more advanced
computer programming languages is required, including Matlab, Python, or R.
Knowledge of very-high-resolution remote sensing image processing and
ecophysiology of tree mortality is preferred. The successful candidate
should be enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated. Strong skills in
verbal and written communication of scientific results, the ability to work
both independently and collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary
teams, and the ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple
tasks are required.



TO APPLY: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs by
attaching the following: (1) a cover letter that describes scientific
training, experience working collaboratively, and commitment to fostering a
diverse and inclusive scholarly environment; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a
brief research statement on past and future research work, and (4) contact
information for three references.

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin October 29, 2022
and continue until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date
in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023. The University will perform background checks
on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment, with the potential for renewal for one
additional year, given satisfactory performance and available funding.

Please direct questions regarding this position to Xi Yang at
xiyang at virginia.edu.



For questions about the application process, please contact Rich
Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j at virginia.edu.



This position is eligible for health insurance through the UVA Health Plan.
For more information on the benefits, see the websites for the Office of
Postdoctoral Affairs (postdoc.virginia.edu) and University Human Resources (
hr.virginia.edu/benefits). The successful candidate will be eligible for
consultations with the UVA Dual Career Program (dualcareer.virginia.edu),
which provides consultations for individuals relocating with spouses and
partners.


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requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

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Xi Yang
Associate Professor
Department of Environmental Sciences
390 Clark Hall, University of Virginia
291 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22904
Phone: 434-924-8679
xiyang at virginia.edu
<https://mail.eservices.virginia.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx>
website: https://uva.theopenscholar.com/plant-ecology-lab
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