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University of Idaho

Location: Moscow, Idaho
Category: Engineering, Researcher Other
Date Posted: August 9, 2022

Job Description

Position Details
Position Information

Posting Number	SP003516P
Position Title	Postdoctoral Fellow
Location	Moscow
Division/College	College of Natural Resources
Department	Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences
FLSA Status	Overtime Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$50,000-$54,000
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1.0
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Position Overview	A one-year postdoctoral position, with the possibility of extension up to three years depending on funding and performance evaluation, is available to join an interdisciplinary research project, funded by NASA, focused on the harmonization of the MODIS and VIIRS global burned area time series. The objective of the investigation is to generate the first ever global fire record covering the 30 years conventionally required for climate analysis. The position will be based in the Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences at the University of Idaho, in Moscow, ID.
Unit Overview	The University of Idaho College of Natural Resources is committed to disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs that integrate ecological, social and natural resource science and management systems. Our research, education and outreach sustains people and the land through innovative science, technology and leadership.
Funding	This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	Yes
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Position Responsibilities

Key Accountability	Assist PI with research by:
Job Duties	Performing intercomparison of coarse resolution MODIS and VIIRS burned area and active fire products Performing harmonization and calibration of the MODIS and VIIRS fire products. Analyzing burned area trends and interannual variability Distributing and documenting research outputs to the scientific community through a dedicated website Publishing and communicating the project’s findings

Key Accountability	Present research results by:
Job Duties	Analyzing and summarizing data in peer reviewed publications Presenting at scientific meetings

Key Accountability	Provide supervision by:
Job Duties	Overseeing work of graduate and undergraduate research students

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Programming experience (e.g. C, R, IDL, GDAL)
Required Education	Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Natural Resources or equivalent, with a focus on quantitative Remote Sensing.
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Additional Preferred	Research experience on the use of NASA MODIS and Landsat Data. Experience in applied statistics, including sampling theory, validation and calibration techniques. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated record of published peer-reviewed publications. Ability to work independently and collaboratively on scientific manuscripts. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a group. Experience working with the NASA MODIS global fire products, or with other global fire datasets. Experience working on the fusion of remotely sensed datasets and products Experience working with global environmental satellite products Familiarity with deep learning algorithms for remotely sensed image classification Experience in time series analysis Experience in applied statistics, including sampling theory, validation and calibration techniques
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

Posting Date	08/08/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by September 16th, 2022. Inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Luigi Boschetti Professor of Remote Sensing College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho luigi@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources	https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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