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Posted: 17-Mar-24
Location: Syracuse, New York
Salary: Open
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Physical Sciences
Internal Number: 102879
Job Description:
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in snowmelt detection using satellite remote sensing. This is a fully funded, full-time, 1-year position (renewable for an additional year pending availability of external funding). The successful applicant will work closely with team members from Syracuse University, NASA, and the Army Corps of Engineers on a continuing NASA-funded research project that seeks improve monitoring of snowmelt dynamics via data fusion of active and passive microwave satellite observations. The position responsibilities include development and testing of the data fusion method and evaluating it in multiple environments using indicators of snowmelt, as well as preparing manuscripts for publication and presenting research at scientific conferences. Opportunities will be available to participate in snow-related field activities in the northeast U.S. The postdoc will also help to mentor a graduate student who will be working on the project, and may have the opportunity to gain teaching experience.
The project is well suited to applicants with a strong background in remote sensing, snow science, hydrology, GIS, and/or climate science. Prior remote sensing research experience is required, along with strong skills in statistical data analysis and scientific programming (Python, R, Matlab, or similar). Experience with active microwave remote sensing, GIS, data assimilation, spatial statistics, statistical disaggregation/downscaling, and/or data science and machine learning, would be considered an asset. Applicants should also have a demonstrated record of research and publication, and hold a PhD in earth & environmental science, cryosphere science, environmental engineering, atmospheric science, applied mathematics, or a related field before starting this position.
Applications will be evaluated as soon as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Full consideration will be given to applications that are received before 31 January 2024.
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