Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the NSERC Visiting Fellow in Government Labs program
The work: 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. Knowledge of statistical sampling approaches and experience in using LIDAR data may also be used as merit factors to aid in candidate selection. 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. Meeting of security requirements is necessary for a position to be offered. Salary: 50 k / annum Duration: 2 years, with review at end of year 1. Position is subject to final funding approval. Deadline: Funding is on a fiscal year basis, therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to the VF program immediately. Candidates are also encouraged to initiate security clearance measures in a timely manner. 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-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories- Laboratoires/index_eng.asp Lab information Research: http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/subsite/wulder/ Publications: http://bookstore.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/searchpubs_e.php? AuthorIDs=AU11091 Mike Wulder, Ph.D. Canadian Forest Service // Service canadien des forêts Pacific Forestry Centre // Centre de foresterie du Pacifique 506 West Burnside Road // 506, chemin Burnside ouest Victoria, BC // Victoria, (Colombie-Britannique) CANADA V8Z 1M5 Telephone: (250) 363-6090 Fax Number: (250) 363-0775 Email: [email protected] Web: http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/subsite/wulder/ Bookstore: http://bookstore.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/searchpubs_e.php? AuthorIDs=AU11091 EOSD data: http://www4.saforah.org/eosdlcp/nts_prov.html
