Position Details
Summary
| Operating Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
|---|---|
| Long Classification Title | |
| Campus Location | Durham |
| Department | UNH Earth Systems Research Centers |
| Summary of Position | The Earth System Research Center is recruiting a postdoctoral associate to address gaps in the scientific understanding of shallow snowpacks and frozen ground with consideration of snow and vegetation interactions using remote sensing via unpiloted aerial vehicle (UAV) and satellite platforms. The position allows the right candidate considerable opportunities for growth, the flexibility to define and pursue new research, and the ability to engage with the broader snow community. The successful candidate will work with a team of engineers, snow scientists, and forest ecologists within the ESRC/EOS at the University of New Hampshire https://sites.usnh.edu/crhc/.The postdoctoral researcher will work jointing with Dr. Jennifer Jacobs and her team. Jennifer.Jacobs@unh.edu |
| Additional Job Information | |
| Posting Number | PF0927FY25 |
| Acceptable Minimum Qualifications | The candidate should have qualifications and interests in a combination of the following topics: · Hydrology and snow hydrology· Remote Sensing – both UAS and Satellite-based· Big data analytics and machine learning |
| Additional Preferred Qualifications | The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to be part of a well-established interdisciplinary research group and take part field collection at sites that will be up to 1.5 months in duration. We seek a candidate with an understanding of one or more of the following: winter field-based experiments, analysis, and modeling. The researcher should plan to lead publication writing and development of grant proposals. The applicant does not need to have considerable expertise in UAVs and airborne sensors, though experience in related fields and instrumentation as well as the ability to pursue a FAA UAV flying license would be considered an asset.Skills include · Demonstrated excellence in paper writing· Remote Sensing Experience· Statistical analytical background· Scientific Programming (Python, R and Google Earth Engine)· UAS experience· GIS – QGIS or ArcPro experience |
| Salary Information | Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. |
| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63721 |
| Percent Time Information (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Faculty Information | Renewable (Please specify below) |
| If Renewable or Number of years, please specify | Up to 2 years |
| Type of Position | Post Doctorate |
Posting Details
| Posting Date | 11/01/2024 |
|---|---|
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Closing Date | 11/11/2024 |
| Interested Internal Candidates Exist? | No |
| Appointment Type | Grant Funded |
| If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date | |
| Departmental Information | |
| This position is responsible for the supervision of | Does not supervise |
| Special Requirements | A background check will be required as a condition of employment. |
| EEO Statement | The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Institution Information | The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide |
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