Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the Visiting Fellow in Government
Labs program
Topic: Image segmentation and attribution for forest inventory
In support of the Canadian National Forest Inventory and various
provincial and territorial forest monitoring programs, we are working to
increase our capacity to use high spatial resolution satellite imagery
as a surrogate for air photos to generate forest inventory information.
We foresee image segmentation as the desired means to delineate the
landscape into homogeneous units suitable for attribution. Knowledge of
image segmentation concepts will be valuable. It is also desired that
the successful candidate has experience and an understanding of the
attribution of high spatial resolution imagery applying image processing
approaches. The combination of delineation and attribution with
automated means is envisioned as a means to better and more consistently
attribute Canada's forests and northern vegetated areas. Developing an
understanding of what information and related applications can be based
upon high spatial resolution satellite imagery in support of
sample-based large area forest monitoring programs is the key desired
outcome.
The position requires a Ph.D. in Ecology, Forestry, Geography,
or a related field with demonstrated ability to pursue independent
research. Applicant needs to have knowledge of common scientific
and geospatial analysis applications (eg. ENVI/IDL, MATLAB, ArcGIS,
etc). The successful applicant will be expected to develop
independent research activities, provide science leadership, and to
interact with local colleagues and external collaborators. The link to
the forms for the NSERC Visiting Fellow (VF) forms is provided below.
Acceptance to the VF program is a requirement for consideration for this
research and development opportunity.
Salary: 55 k / annum
Duration: 2 years, with review at end of year 1. Position is
subject to final funding approval.
Deadline: project funding is through the Government Related
Initiatives Program (GRIP) of the Canadian Space Agency. Funding is on a
fiscal year basis, therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to
apply to the VF program immediately. Vetting for inclusion to the
program is done cyclically.
Location: Pacific Forestry Centre, Canadian Forest Service.
Victoria, BC, Canada
http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/regions/pfc
Information on Visiting Fellow in Government Labs program:
http://www.nserc.gc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=3d
For more information contact:
Dr. Mike Wulder
Canadian Forest Service
Pacific Forestry Centre
506 West Burnside Road
Victoria, BC
CANADA V8Z 1M5
Telephone: (250) 363-6090 Fax Number: (250) 363-0775
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web: http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/subsite/wulder/
Bookstore:
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