Hi,
For those of you interested in the arctic – see below about an open Postdoc position in remote sensing from a colleague at University of Helsinki.
Kristoffer
Faculty of Science (University of Helsinki) invites applications for
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
in remote sensing of Arctic ecosystems starting from 1.9.2021 or as agreed for a four years fixed-term employment contract. A six-month trial period will be applied.
The postdoctoral researcher will work on the project "Resilience of Arctic terrestrial ecosystems under bioclimatic change" funded by the Academy of Finland. The project focuses on the impacts of climate change on the Arctic ecosystems at high spatiotemporal resolution but across large extents. The project will provide new knowledge of Arctic bioclimate and ecosystem dynamics and their inter-linkages. This will significantly increase the understanding of the long- and short-term bioclimatic variability in driving ecosystem responses and enable assessment of the resilience of Arctic terrestrial ecosystems.
The main tasks of the postdoctoral researcher are analyzing and modelling remotely sensed (RS) data (e.g. MODIS, Landsat, Sentinel, Planet). The postdoctoral researcher will compile field data with cloud-based RS data catalogues and high performance computing services, and analyze the circum-Arctic patterns of multiple vegetation indices and properties over the past four decades in respect to observed change in Arctic climate. The specific tasks and aims of the work can be partly adjusted according to the skills and interests of the appointed postdoctoral researcher.
The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD degree in remote sensing, physical geography, environmental science, or a related field. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with an interest in remote sensing, some background with ecosystem data and/or their statistical analyses, and experience or strong motivation to learn computing skills (e.g., R, Python, GIS and Google Earth Engine; any programming background is highly valued).
How to apply
Please submit your application consisting of (1) a cover letter (incl. research interest), (2) a curriculum vitae and a publications list in a single pdf file using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the Apply for the position button below. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications via the SAP HR portal. Deadline for applications is 15 August 2021.
For further information, please contact Professor Miska Luoto, miska.luoto(at)helsinki.fi.
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Kristoffer Hylander
Professor
Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP)
Stockholm University
106 91 Stockholm
Phone: +46 8 164899
E-mail: kristoffer.hylander@su.se
Visiting address: Svante Arrhenius väg 20 A
Homepage: www.hylanderecology.com
http://www.su.se/english/profiles/khyla-1.192334
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