[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc position in regional and urban heat research

[Leiqiu Hu]

The urban climate research lab in the Department of Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) seeks a highly-motivated postdoc research associate in high-resolution regional and urban heat research from satellite and ground observations.

We encourage applications from recently-graduated and highly motivated PhDs with a research interest in quantitative remote sensing, urban climate, and/or public health. The successful applicant will be part of NASA-funded projects investigating the fine-scale urban thermal environmental changes and the long-term efficacy of cooling infrastructure and its implications for future urban and regional sustainable development. The postdoc will closely with Prof. Leiqiu Hu at UAH, Prof. Christopher Uejio at Florida State University, and other regional partners.


Preferred background and expertise:

• Strong quantitative background training in one or more of the following areas: remote sensing, climatology, geostatistics, big data analytics, or other related physical sciences.
• Working knowledge of at least one scientific programming language (R, Python, MATLAB, etc.)
• Familiarity with major satellite surface and atmospheric products and understanding of basic retrieval algorithms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary group



To apply
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> Please send the application package directly to Leiqiu Hu at leiqiu.hu at uah.edu. The application expect to have (1) a brief cover letter about the research motivation, relevant experiences, and qualifications, (2) the latest CV and (3) contacts of at least three references. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Note that the position will not sponsor H1B visa.

Employment and benefit for postdocs at UAH can be found here.

Thanks!

Leiqiu Hu, Ph.D (she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor
Atmospheric and Earth Science Department
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Office: NSSTC 3043
Phone: 256-961-7868
Lab Website
Google Scholar

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