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Application Deadline: This position will be posted until September 25th, 2020.<br>Term: This is a 1-year term position.<br>Location: Remote, however this position will be based out of Boulder, CO.<br>Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.<br>Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa to fill this position.<p style="text-align:left">Where You Will Work:</p>Located
in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric Research
(NCAR) is one of the world’s premier scientific institutions, with an
internationally recognized staff and research program dedicated to
advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and building
human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR is
sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by the
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).<p dir="LTR" style="text-align:left">The
structure of NCAR and UCAR—unique among the nation’s science
disciplines—paves the way for innovation to bring impact to everyday
life. NCAR’s research is unusually wide-ranging, from the flow of
magnetism within the Sun to the flow of heat in the ocean. Much of
NCAR’s work is carried out with collaborators at universities and labs
across the nation and beyond, which further expands the breadth of the
science.</p><p dir="LTR" style="text-align:left">The Research Applications Laboratory is one of<span> </span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ncar.ucar.edu/who-we-are/labs" target="_blank">seven laboratories within NCAR</a>.
Its mission is to conduct directed research that contributes to
fundamental understanding of the atmosphere and related physical,
biological, and social systems; to support, enhance, and extend the
capabilities of the scientific community; and to develop and transfer
knowledge and technology for the betterment of life on Earth.</p><h2><span style="font-weight:normal">What You Will Do:</span></h2><p dir="LTR" style="text-align:left"><span>The
new hire will join a team of NCAR scientists and engineers to develop
novel data visualization approaches for large, spatio-temporal datasets.
This research will be conducted in collaboration with the USGS </span><span>Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) </span><span>EROS
Center and will focus on the EROS fire, land cover, and land cover
change datasets. This work will include research in geospatial
analytics, data visualization, usability of scientific information, and
will have a strong stakeholder engagement focus. The specific aims of
the project include: 1) Conducting a comprehensive review of the data,
tools and technical capabilities that exist at the USGS EROS Center for
visualizing and disseminating land cover and land surface change
products. 2) Gathering data products requirements from National Land
Cover Dataset (NLCD), Land Change Monitoring, Assessment, and Projection
(LCMAP) and LandFire for storage, access, and analysis. 3)
Investigating state-of-the-art geospatial data analytics and
visualization approaches, especially with regard to the land surface
change data and science products. 4) Gathering feedback on the data use
and usability from <span>the EROS Center staff and their external user groups</span> through virtual meetings and an online survey<span>.</span>
5) Developing a conceptual prototype of a web application for data
visualization and science communication. The post-doctoral fellow will
work with a research team at NCAR dedicated to improving visualization
approaches for big data, and will interact with scientists and staff at
the USGS EROS Center and with the broader EROS Center user community.</span></p><p dir="LTR" style="text-align:left">The
position is within the Geographic Information System (GIS) program of
the NCAR Research Applications Laboratory (RAL) at NCAR in Boulder, CO,
USA. </p><h2><span style="font-weight:normal">Responsibilities:</span></h2><ul><li>Conduct
research in the geospatial analytics, data visualization, and usability
of scientific information as it relates to remotely sensed land surface
observations and data products.</li><li>Conduct a comprehensive review
of the data, tools and technical capabilities that exist at the EROS
Center for visualizing and disseminating land cover and land surface
change products. Work collaboratively with the EROS Center staff to
identify the institutional requirements for data structure, storage, and
dissemination methods.</li><li>Assist in the organization and planning
of the NCAR-USGS workshop on “Developing 21st Century Approaches for
Land Cover Change Data Visualization and Dissemination”. Assist with
development, implementation of an online survey of the data user
community.</li><li>Work with NCAR scientists and software engineers to develop a conceptual prototype of a data visualization platform.</li><li>Communicate
research results to the sponsor through the project progress reports,
lead and/or contribute to journal articles for publication in
peer-reviewed journals, and give presentations at the project meetings
and scientific <span>workshops/conferences.</span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-weight:normal">What You Need:</span></h2><p dir="LTR" style="text-align:left">Education and Years of Experience</p><ul><li>Ph.D. degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, Environmental Sciences or related fields</li></ul><p dir="LTR" style="text-align:left">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p><ul><li>Skill in spatial sciences and data visualization.</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques.</li><li>Proficiency in spatial analysis and image processing software (e.g., R, Python, Google Earth Engine, SAGA, Esri ArcGIS, QGIS).</li><li>Knowledge working with remote sensing data, especially Landsat data.</li><li>Familiarity <span>with geoscience programming languages, machine learning, or data science techniques.</span></li><li>Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary research setting with people from diverse backgrounds.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.</li></ul><h2><span style="font-weight:normal">Applicant Notes:</span><span><span style="font-weight:normal"> </span></span></h2><ul><li><span>An
Inclusion Statement will be required for all applicants advancing to an
in-person interview. If requested, this statement should address past
efforts, as well as future vision and plans to advocate for and advance
diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization and/or field of
work.</span></li><li><span>A pre-employment screening is conducted in
conjunction with an offer for employment. This screening may involve
verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information:
restricted parties screening, employment verification, performance
records of internal candidates, education verification, reference
checks, verification of professional licenses, certifications, and Motor
Vehicle Records. UCAR complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
(FCRA). </span></li></ul><p dir="LTR" style="text-align:left"><i>The
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to
develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing
equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion,
national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or pregnancy. </i></p><p dir="LTR" style="text-align:left"><i>Whatever
your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University
Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to
inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and
respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.</i></p><div><br></div><div>To apply, please visit: <a href="https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-2/Post-Doc-Fellow-1---GIS-and-Remote-Sensing_REQ-2020-179-1" target="_blank">https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-2/Post-Doc-Fellow-1---GIS-and-Remote-Sensing_REQ-2020-179-1</a></div><font color="#888888">
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<br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><b>Dr. Curtis L. Walker, A.M.ASCE</b><br>Project Scientist<br>Research Applications Laboratory<br>National Center for Atmospheric Research<br></div><div>T: (303) 497-1448 | E: <a href="mailto:walker@ucar.edu">walker@ucar.edu</a><br><a href="https://staff.ucar.edu/users/walker" target="_blank">https://staff.ucar.edu/users/walker</a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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