The Department of Geography at the University of Florida is searching for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our NASA-funded research project investigating the relationships between land use change and fire regimes. This innovative project, led by Dr. Di Yang, integrates historical CORONA imagery, GEDI LiDAR data, and citizen science observations to advance our understanding of environmental change dynamics.
The successful candidate will spearhead research initiatives developing deep learning approaches for historical satellite imagery classification, integrating diverse geospatial datasets, and creating predictive models for future fire risk scenarios. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the forefront of environmental remote sensing while leveraging unique datasets and advanced computational methods. Key Qualifications: * PhD in Remote Sensing, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or related field * Strong programming skills (Python/R) with demonstrated experience in deep learning applications * Expertise in processing and analyzing large-scale remote sensing datasets * Experience with Google Earth Engine or similar cloud platforms (preferred) * Background in LiDAR data processing, particularly GEDI (preferred) * Knowledge of fire ecology and land use change processes (preferred) The University of Florida, ranked 7th among public universities, provides competitive salary and benefits, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a collaborative academic environment. Gainesville offers an exceptional quality of life with year-round outdoor activities, vibrant culture, and no state income tax. Please reach out to yangdi1...@ufl.edu if you have any questions or want to know more. Posting: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/534299/postdoctoral-associate-in-remote-sensing-and-land-usefire-regime-dynamics The position will remain open until filled, with review of applications beginning on February 15th, 2025. Di Yang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Geography | University of Florida Science Advisor, NASA DEVELOP<https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/what-we-do/capacity-building/develop> yangdi1...@ufl.edu | Twitter<https://twitter.com/yangdi1031> | ResearchGate<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Di-Yang-54> To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
