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CMS Postdoctoral Scholar
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Vacancy Number | PD-0010 |
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| Working Title | CMS Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Number | PD0008 |
| Location of Workplace | CMS Myrtle Grove |
| Brief Summary of Work for this Position | The Center for Marine Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the field of coastal uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and satellite remote sensing research. Two years of grant funding are available in support of two related initiatives. The successful applicant will play a leading role in the establishment and start-up of a Coastal UAS Observatory and the analysis of coastal satellite remote sensing data from the SeaHawk–HawkEye mission. The postdoctoral researcher will become the primary coordinator of the UAS observatory and field operator/analyst of UAS equipment (two drones, several drone-mounted and in-situ sensors) recently procured via an NSF grant, for which we estimate 60 days of field time per year. They will also lead ocean color data analysis in the newly funded phase of the SeaHawk–HawkEye satellite project, seeking to integrate in-situ, UAS, and satellite datasets across these two projects. The postdoctoral scholar will gain important research experience in the operation and analysis of cutting-edge remote sensing technologies and will receive mentorship in scholarly and project management–related activities. Furthermore, the project teams are committed to collaborating with the postdoctoral researcher in a wide array of research initiatives, thus providing broad exposure to diverse scientific pursuits and opportunities to grow a sizable research network. There will be opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students, collaborate with faculty at community events, and contribute to teaching. |
| Appointment Description | This is a one-year term appointment beginning January 2, 2024, with the possibility to renew year-to-year up to two years. |
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| Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience |
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| Required Certifications or Licensure | Remote Pilot Certificate via the FAA’s Small UAS Rule (Part 107) |
| Dept/School | Center for Marine Science - 30600 |
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Center for Marine Science at UNC Wilmington is dedicated to providing an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to questions in basic marine research. The mission of the center is to promote basic and applied research in the fields of oceanography, coastal and wetland studies, marine biomedical and environmental physiology, and marine biotechnology and aquaculture. |
| College | Center for Marine Science - 306 College |
| College/School Information | The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Center for Marine Science (CMS) is recognized both nationally and internationally for conducting research that contributes to the understanding of environmental processes and problems. CMS strives to engage communities to address societal issues and promote use-inspired innovations. Through research, education and outreach, the Center strives to increase knowledge about coastal and marine sciences and cultivate community engagement in coastal resilience. This includes a variety of fields such as physical oceanography; marine and coastal biology; marine, atmospheric and natural products chemistry; marine geology; aquaculture; environmental sciences, marine policy, human health, and sociology. Currently there are more than 100 active research programs supported by CMS and over 140 scientists, staff and students broadly associated with the unit. The teaching and research facility located on the Intracoastal Waterway in southeastern North Carolina features state of the art core facilities in spectrometry and spectroscopy, light stable isotopes, biotechnology, aquaculture, DNA and water quality analysis as well as running seawater systems, a coastal workboat fleet and a wide range of oceanographic equipment that are available to all CMS researchers. CMS supports educational programs related to marine science, including the Applied Coastal and Ocean Science Ph.D. program and MS Marine Science degree as well as courses and students from various marine-science related academic departments across the breadth of UNCW. It also supports several outreach entities, including NC Sea Grant, the NC National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Marine Quest, among others. |
| University Information | The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. |
| EEO Statement | At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset. |
| Eligibility for Employment | Please note, this is a postdoctoral position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in postdoc positions are considered temporary positions (non-permanent state employees) but do qualify for postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave, unlike other temporary employees at the university. More information about postdoctoral employees can be found in the Postdoc Handbook. To receive consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. For more info/to apply visit the applicant portal . Applications must be submitted through the online application system by 11:59pm EST of the posting close date to be considered. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
| Special Notes to Applicants | Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Writing Samples – Two 1-page samples of technical writing that are exclusively or primarily written by the applicant. These can be derived from either a section of the applicant’s doctoral dissertation, or from one of their publications, so long as they have been the lead author. |
| Requested Job Posting Date | 10/12/2023 |
| Posting Close Date | 11/12/2023 |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/29923 |
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