Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Department Earth Marine Environmt Sci - 318000
Posting Open Date 12/05/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004050
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range 55-60k/yr
Proposed Start Date 03/01/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 24 Months

Position Information


Be a Tar Heel!
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences (EMES) and the Institute of Marine Sciences at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges. We encourage engaged service that translates knowledge for the public good. We support a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster diverse identities and perspectives, and encourage collaboration with all segments of society.
Position Summary
We seek a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in hydrology-focused remote sensing to work on a NASA-funded project focused on developing and analyzing a new snow dataset. This postdoc will work on evaluating and using a new MODIS-based snowpack dataset for all of North America. They will seek to understand the dataset’s error characteristics and use that dataset to examine spatiotemporal patterns of snowpack across North America. The position is for eighteen months, with any extension depending on receipt of additional funding. It will involve evaluating and using large-scale remote sensing and in situ datasets, writing scientific papers, and presenting research at national and international meetings. If the successful applicant is interested, the position may also involve experience in co-mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students. The position will be housed in the UNC Global Hydrology Lab, which encourages a collaborative and supportive research environment. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky at [email protected].
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Must have Ph.D. in hydrology, geology, geography, physics, or a related discipline before start of position.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Must have ability to program fluently in at least common scientific programming language such as Python, R, Javascript, or Matlab. Must have experience in analyzing remotely sensed imagery or other large geospatial datasets.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience working with numerical modeling or remote sensing of snow. Experience working with land surface models such as Noah-MP or CLM.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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