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Postdoctoral Scholar - Surface Processes (JPF02540)

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Job #JPF02540

• Earth Research Institute / Office of Research / UC Santa Barbara

Position overview
Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay based on prior months of postdoc service (both domestic and international) before the start of appointment. See Table 23 and 23N (Hourly) for experience level minimums. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $60,000- $71,952. Salaries that are higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience level minimum, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100% time
Anticipated start: August 15, 2023 or later
Position duration: Initial appointment is for a 2 year duration.

Application Window

Open date: June 28, 2023

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 13, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Aug 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Surface Processes Group at UC Santa Barbara is looking to hire a postdoctoral scientist to join their team. The successful candidate will work on the global analysis of satellite imagery to characterize river mobility and understand how river mobility will respond to climate change and human interference. The successful candidate will develop and apply new/existing methods to extract binary maps of river water from satellite imagery (including NASA Landsat, ESA Sentinel, Planet Imagery), and apply the new analysis tools developed by our group (e.g., extracting bank-migration vector fields using particle image velocimetry) to characterize river migration patterns across the world. The successful candidate will also engage in outreach activities by developing short courses for high school and undergraduate students, and provide mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students within the team.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD program (or equivalent) except the dissertation in Earth Sciences or related field at time of application

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD in Earth Sciences or related field at time of employment.

The search committee will focus only on applicants that have cited a graduation/Ph.D. conferral date of "August 1, 2023 or within 2 months of anticipated start date.

Preferred qualifications

• Proficient in coding, machine learning
• Prior experience with remote sensing
• strong publication record
• enthusiasm and interest in remote sensing methods and application to river evolution
• strong background in sediment transport mechanics and geomorphology (as per the Cover Letter content),

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research - 2 Page Limit

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the name and email address for 3-5 references in order to complete your application. Candidates that meet most or all of the Preferred Qualifications will be screened and letters of recommendation will be solicited for these candidates.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02540

Help contact: swalker@ucsb.edu

Campus Information

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Santa Barbara, CA
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