Postdoctoral Fellow: Structurally Guided Sampling using LIDAR data in a Cloud Computing Environment

16 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Research Field

Computer science » Modelling tools
Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences
Technology » Remote sensing

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Canada

Application Deadline

15 Feb 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

EU-57796

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

No

Offer Description

Background

Structurally guided sampling (SGS) is a data-driven approach to help guide where, and how many, forest plots should be established or remeasured to sample the entire range of structural attributes across the landscape. Currently methodogies exist to undertake SGS based analysis on airborne laser scanning data, however its broad scale application over large areas is more limited due to lack of computing power and storage. This project will support a PDF to further develop SGS based approaches in a cloud based computing solution to allow large scale application of the approach to provincial datasets. The PDF will lead the re-programming of the approach to ensure it is optimised for a cloud computing environment, apply the technique over a number of broad scale forest management areas and then undertake a series of focus studies examining how the approach can be effectively supplied to guide field plot placement.

The PDF will lead the project, optimise existing code and test and validate the approach on a cloud computing environment. The PDF will then undertake analysis of the SGS outputs, with specific focus on optimising existing forest plot networks. The PDF will also be expected to produce publications, and presentations in national and international workshops/conferences.

Successful applicants should:

• Hold a Relevant PhD (e.g., remote sensing, forest inventory, forest biometrics, data science, or forestry with a strong technical and statistical background).
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience in cloud computing and working in that advanced computing environment
• Documented track-record in publishing high-quality scientific papers within the field of the position.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong publication record.

Salary

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000 per year. 

Details

The candidate will be based at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada under the supervision of Professor Nicholas Coops. Applicants should send a letter explaining their motivation and relevant skill set, a CV and the names of three references to [email protected]

The deadline for sending in applications is February 15th 2024 but we will consider applications until the position is filled. The expected start date would be in April 1st 2024. The position is for a fixed length of 24 months.

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number EU-57796 during correspondence about this position. Please visit the researcher profile of the supervisor for this position to learn more about their research.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

Postdoctoral Fellows at UBC Vancouver
UBC is home to over 900 postdocs spanning all faculties and units across two campuses and a variety of affiliated hospitals, research centres, and sites, providing unparalleled opportunities to learn, discover and contribute in one's own way. UBC's Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO) is committed to supporting the lives and career aspirations of our Postdocs, with the goal of enriching their experience at UBC and preparing them for the future. In addition to providing support and advocacy for all postdocs, the PDFO is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities that foster the development of soft skills needed in today's professional environments, helping them secure future careers in their chosen fields.

About UBC's Faculty of Forestry
UBC's Faculty of Forestry tackles complex issues of regional and global natural resource conservation and sustainable approaches to forest management. Comprising of three departments, Forest Resources Management, Forest Sciences and Conservation, and Wood Sciences, each offers a variety of inspiring undergraduate and graduate programs across a broad range of fields. We equip students with the necessary skills needed in research, collaboration, and innovation to succeed in their career paths. From forest operations, to wood processing, to conservation, to urban forestry – the possibilities are limitless.

About Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada's third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It's the perfect backdrop to your academic research.

Requirements

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/ad/57796
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/node/14056

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Country

Canada

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

Street

2329 West Mall

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Street

2329 West Mall

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

STATUS: EXPIRED