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Postdoctoral Fellow in Remote Sensing of Invasive and Nuisance Species
University of Hawai'i System
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Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2022
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management at the University of Hawaiʻi and Manoa seeks a recent Ph.D. interest in applying remote sensing techniques to the management of coral reef ecosystems in the Marine Monuments of the Pacific.
The postdoctoral fellow will design and implement research applying high-resolution satellite data to invasive and nuisance species detection on reefs in Marine National Monuments across the Pacific, document long-term trends in benthic cover, aid in the development of remote sensing tools for the conservation of coral reefs in the Pacific Islands. Study areas are the reefs of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (MNM), Pacific Remote Islands MNM, and Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.
Opportunities:
- Develop advanced skill in remote sensing of coastal ecosystems, analytical skills, programming skills, and collaborate with researchers at various institutions, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- Opportunities to collect data from field sites, either in person or through partnerships. The fellow is expected to present the results of the project at national/ international conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed journals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in resource management, coastal environment, or related field with a background in coastal remote sensing.
- Experience with image processing software and GIS software.
- Experience with computer programming (e.g., R, Python, C, etc.).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience conducting field work involving remote sensing.
- Experience in processing a wide variety of datasets.
- Familiarity with various image data format.
To apply, please submit electronically a statement of research interest including how you meet the minimum and/ or desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information (including email address) of three professional references to Tomoaki Miura (tomoakim@hawaii.edu +1-808-956-7333).
Application deadline: Application will remain open until position is filled.
University of Hawai'i System is an equal opportunity employer.
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