Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Remote Phenology and Climate Change

21 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNESP São Paulo State University

Department

Biodiversity

Research Field

Environmental science » Ecology
Environmental science » Earth science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Brazil

Application Deadline

3 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (America/Sao_Paulo)

Type of Contract

Not Applicable

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

49

Offer Starting Date

21 Feb 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher, with a history of research in the areas of Ecology, Phenology and Remote Sensing (land surface and near-surface phenology) and the ability to work collaboratively. This is a postdoc position to work at the São Paulo State University's Institute of Biosciences (IB-UNESP) in Rio Claro, Brazil.

Candidates must present a doctorate in Ecology or related areas (e.g. Remote Sensing, Plant Biology, Conservation), obtained in the last 7 years. The candidate must have skills in developing scientific proposals, fluent communication and writing in English and research experience proven by publications. Requirements include ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data, availability for fieldwork, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Experience with image processing (phenocameras, satellite), time series analysis, and proficiency in programming languages (R, Python) and artificial intelligence are highly desirable.

The position is open to candidates of any nationality. The duration of the scholarship is 24 months and the value is R$ 9,047.40 monthly and includes a Technical Reserve equivalent to 10% of the annual total to meet unforeseen expenses related to the research. Researchers from outside São Paulo/Brazil may be eligible for travel/installation assistance.

Registration by email ([email protected] ). Documentation: CV (Curriculum Lattes or Google Scholar link); Letter of motivation/interest; two letters of recommendation.

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science » Ecology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates must present a doctorate in Ecology or related areas (e.g. Remote Sensing, Plant Biology, Conservation), obtained in the last 7 years. The position is open to candidates of any nationality. The duration of the scholarship is 24 months. The candidate must have skills in developing scientific proposals, fluent communication and writing in English and research experience proven by publications. Requirements include ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data, availability for fieldwork, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Experience with image processing (phenocameras, satellite), time series analysis, and proficiency in programming languages (R, Python) and artificial intelligence are highly desirable.

 

Specific Requirements

Research experience comproved by publications.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Environmental science » EcologyEnvironmental science » Earth science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Unesp

Country

Brazil

State/Province

São Paulo

City

Rio Claro

Postal Code

13506-900

Street

Av. 24A, 1515

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

São Paulo

City

Rio Claro

Website

https://ib.rc.unesp.br/

Street

Av. 24A, 1515

Postal Code

13506-900

STATUS: EXPIRED