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Position Details Position Information
| Posting Number | SP003243P | | Position Title | Postdoctoral Fellow | | Location | Moscow | | Division/College | College of Natural Resources | | Department | Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences | | FLSA Status | Overtime Exempt | | Employee Category | Exempt | | Pay Range | $50,000-$54,000 | | Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year | | FTE |
1.0
| | Full Time/Part Time | Full Time | | Position Overview |
A one-year postdoctoral position, with the possibility of extension up to three years depending on funding and performance evaluation, is available to join an interdisciplinary research project, funded by NASA, focused on the harmonization of the MODIS and VIIRS global burned area time series. The objective of the investigation is to generate the first ever global fire record covering the 30 years conventionally required for climate analysis. The position will be based in the Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences at the University of Idaho, in Moscow, ID.
| | Unit Overview |
The University of Idaho College of Natural Resources is committed to disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs that integrate ecological, social and natural resource science and management systems. Our research, education and outreach sustains people and the land through innovative science, technology and leadership.
| | Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. | | A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | Yes | | Internal Posting? | | Position Responsibilities
| Key Accountability | Assist PI with research by: | | Job Duties | - Performing intercomparison of coarse resolution MODIS and VIIRS burned area and active fire products
- Performing harmonization and calibration of the MODIS and VIIRS fire products.
- Analyzing burned area trends and interannual variability
- Distributing and documenting research outputs to the scientific community through a dedicated website
- Publishing and communicating the project’s findings
| | Key Accountability | Present research results by: | | Job Duties | - Analyzing and summarizing data in peer reviewed publications
- Presenting at scientific meetings
| | Key Accountability | Provide supervision by: | | Job Duties | - Overseeing work of graduate and undergraduate research students
| Position Qualifications
| Required Experience | - Programming experience (e.g. C, R, IDL, GDAL)
- Research Experience: documented research experience on the use of NASA MODIS and Landsat Data.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated record of published peer-reviewed publications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on scientific manuscripts.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a group.
- Ability to pass a background check.
| | Required Education | - Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Natural Resources or equivalent, with a focus on quantitative Remote Sensing.
| | Required Licensures, Certifications or other | | | Additional Preferred | - Experience working with the NASA MODIS global fire products, or with other global fire datasets.
- Experience working on the fusion of of remotely sensed datasets and products
- Experience working with global environmental satellite products
- Experience in time series analysis
- Experience in applied statistics, including sampling theory, validation and calibration techniques.
| | Physical Requirements | | | Working Conditions | | | Degree Requirement | | Posting Information
| Posting Date | 02/16/2022 | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by March 2nd, 2022.
| | Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. | | EEO Statement | The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs. | |
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