The Virginia Institute of Marine Science at the College of William and Mary invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research associate position with the VIMS Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Monitoring Program. The candidate will research and implement image processing and analysis methods to reduce the annual cost to monitor SAV in Chesapeake Bay while maintaining or improving the monitoring products. The primary tasks will be:
* Identifying and implementing automated aerial triangulation and orthorectification methods. * Evaluating available benthic remote sensing tools and methods for classifying SAV in a turbid estuary using annual multispectral imagery and available ancillary data. * Developing automated classification methods to facilitate and improve the annual Chesapeake Bay SAV monitoring project. Required Qualifications * PhD at the time of appointment in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Geography or in an allied field with equivalent years of experience * Strong skills in remote sensing with imagery (e.g. photogrammetry, image classification, machine learning, object-based classification) * Demonstrated programming skills * Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff. * Demonstrated experience in classification of environmental systems from aerial imagery Preferred Qualifications * Experience with classification of benthic features * Experience with automated classification in a production environment For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, 5/30/18. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. The College of William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment. Here is a link to the job posting: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/31715 - Dave Wilcox -- David J. Wilcox (dwil...@vims.edu<mailto:dwil...@vims.edu>) GIS Programmer/Analyst SAV Ecology, Monitoring & Restoration Program Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William & Mary Gloucester Point, VA 23062 804-684-7088
