Post-Doc Research Associate Job at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description

Post-Doc Research Associate

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

Posting Information

Posting Details

Department
Earth Marine Environmt Sci - 318000

Posting Open Date
11/21/2024

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Type
Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title
Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID
PDS004401

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week
40

FTE
1

Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$62,000-$67,000

Proposed Start Date
01/20/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment
12 Months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.

UNC -Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences ( EMES ) and the Institute of Marine Sciences at UNC -CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges. We encourage engaged service that translates knowledge for the public good. We support a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster diverse identities and perspectives, and encourage collaboration with all segments of society.

Position Summary We seek a postdoctoral researcher with experience in satellite remote sensing of water quality on a potentially NSF funded transdisciplinary project. The project aims to build decision support tools that improve planning and decision making that support cleaner rivers and more equitable river access. This position will work within a team that spans academia, government, non-profit sectors and across disciplines such as hydrology, environmental justice, and data science. 
This position will 1) lead operationalizing existing remote sensing of water quality workflows and integrating water quality observations into in our collaborator’s spatial knowledge network, 2) participate in interviewing stakeholders to design key data outputs and report card indicators, 3) develop ’data vignettes’ of how remotely sense water quality data can be combined with key regulatory, river access, and socioeconomic data to improve decision making and identify opportunities for advancing equitable access to clean rivers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Must have a Ph.D in geoscience, remote sensing, computer science, engineering, geography, or related field.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Must have ability to program in python or R and JavaScript (within google earth engine). Must have experience working geospatial data.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience with optical satellite imagery, remote sensing of water quality, machine learning for remote sensing application. Interest in remote sensing for social good, co-production with stakeholders, transdisciplinary research with across environmental justice, water management, and data infrastructure.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Special Instructions

For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title
Jessica Phillips; Departmental HR Assistant

Department Contact Telephone or Email
Jessica.Phillips @ unc.edu

Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr @unc.edu .

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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