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Description:</span></b><span style="font-family:Times"> </span><span style="font-family:Times">A PhD position is available with Dr. Tao Liu at
Michigan Technological University. The student will apply AI\deep learning
algorithms to process the active\passive remote sensing data to solve a wide
spectrum of research problems related to landcover\land use, ecology, forest
health and carbon cycling. Candidates with domain knowledge in the aforementioned
area are preferred. The candidate will take a role in a NASA-funded Land-Cover
and Land-Use Change (LCLUC) project.</span><span style="font-family:Times"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Times">Qualifications:</span></b></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-family:Times">MS or BS degree in
environmental science, forestry, geography, computer science, data science or
other related fields.</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-family:Times">Programming skills
using Python.</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-family:Times">Remote sensing research
or image processing experience</span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-family:Times">Strong communication
skills, both in terms of formal written reports/manuscripts</span></p>

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presentations.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Times">Funding: </span></b><span style="font-family:Times">The selected candidate will be fully funded with a<b> </b>stipend ($2100~2200/month) and tuition. <b></b></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:Times">Timing:</span></b><span style="font-family:Times"> The start date is Fall 2022. The position is available
immediately and open until filled.</span></p>

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Procedure:</span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Times">Applicant should email Dr. Tao Liu at
<a href="mailto:taoliu@mtu.edu">taoliu@mtu.edu</a> to express your interest in the</span></p>

<span style="font-family:Times;font-size:12pt">position. Please include a brief cover
letter describing your relevant qualifications and interest in the project.
Also include a copy of your CV, transcripts, and TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants).
GRE is NOT required.</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(11,83,148);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(11,83,148);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">===========</span><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><< Tao Liu, Ph.D.>></font><span style="color:rgb(11,83,148);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">===========</span><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><div><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Assistant Professor in Remote Sensing and GIS</font></div><div><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif">College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science</font></div><div><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Michigan Technological University</font></div><div><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Office number: +1(906) 487-1720</font></div><div><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Email: <a href="mailto:taoliu@mtu.edu" target="_blank">taoliu@mtu.edu</a></font></div><div><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Noblet Building 189</font></div><div><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif">1400 Townsend Drive</font></div><div><font style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#0b5394" face="tahoma, sans-serif">Houghton, MI 49931</font></div></div><div><br><br></div></div></div></div>