[RS-ecology] Postdoc: modeling of biodiversity and remote sensing

[Martin Wegmann]

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*Postdoctoral Associate- Quantitative Biodiversity Ecologist*

Duke University’s Nicholas School of Environment is immediately seeking 
a postdoctoral associate with experience in quantitative modeling of 
biodiversity and remote sensing. This position will analyze 
spatio-temporal dynamics of multiple species and biophysical variables 
across US NEON sites. The associate will advance generative 
joint-attribute Bayesian modeling of community response to climate 
change to predict distribution and abundance of species. Modeling will 
directly access NASA’s online remotely sensed data storage. The 
researcher will be responsible for development, implementation, and 
support of a software application.

The candidate must have experience with the R programming language and a 
background in geospatial and remote sensing analysis.

The candidate should be capable of working independently and 
collaboratively. The researcher will be expected to prepare results for 
peer reviewed journals.

The position will be supervised by Drs. Jim Clark and Jennifer Swenson.

Clark Lab: http://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/clarklab/ 
<http://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/clarklab/>

Swenson Lab: http://swensonlab.weebly.com/ <http://swensonlab.weebly.com/>

Travel to domestic conferences on an annual basis.

*Basic Qualifications*

Applicants should hold a PhD in ecology or similar field. Previous 
doctoral or postdoctoral research experience should include quantitative 
analysis of large datasets. Applicants should be fluent in R, and have 
experience programming in other languages, such as Python or JavaScript. 
Experience with Git/GitHub, RMarkdown, Shiny, and Jupyter Notebooks is a 
plus.

*Preferred Qualifications*

Candidates with 3+ years of experience in Bayesian modeling and/or 
manipulation of large remotely-sensed datasets. Familiarity with 
geospatial analysis and remote sensing is preferred. Familiarity with 
both fine spatial scale measurements (field surveys and remote sensing) 
and with coarse scale data (remote sensing and geospatial data) is ideal.

*Time Frame*

Initial appointment will be for two years, with possibility to extend to 
three years. Position is available immediately. Selected candidate will 
need to meet all hiring requirements, including a background check, 
prior to start date.

The Nicholas School of the Environment strives for a new paradigm that 
views and attempts to understand the earth and the environment, 
including humans, as an integrated whole. Its mission is to create 
knowledge and global leaders of consequence for a sustainable future. As 
a result, it seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to maintain 
the excellence of the University, and to offer students varied 
perspectives, ways of knowing, and approaches to learning.

Duke has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of 
Higher Education. Surrounded by thousands of acres of undeveloped 
woodlands and gardens, Duke boasts one of the most beautiful campuses in 
the world. Duke's hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with 
vibrant research, medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, 
restaurants and theaters. Durham is one of three municipalities, along 
with Raleigh and Chapel Hill, that form the Research Triangle, a growing 
metropolitan area of more than one million people that provides a wide 
range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Visa 
sponsorship is not available.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 
committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an 
individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender 
identity, gender expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual 
orientation, or veteran status.

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo?action=joblist&id=9379&send=Go&.cgifields=all

Jennifer J. Swenson, PhD

Associate Professor of the Practice, Geospatial Analysis

Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University

Box 90328, Durham NC 27708  USA   919.668.0606

http://swensonlab.weebly.com/

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