A Research Associate or Faculty Research Assistant dependant on experience is being sought to support research based on analysis of satellite imagery. The successful candidate will be expected to manage and further develop research programs funded by NASA and other sponsors that are focused primarily on understanding the interactions of climate, land cover change and fire on forest ecosystem processes and carbon cycle dynamics in the Kalimantan region of Indonesia. In addition, the successful candidate will also work on similar projects based in boreal forest regions. Knowledge of digital image processing, with a special emphasis on Landsat imagery, is essential for this position. Scientific background on the role of forest cover change in carbon cycle is also desired.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. Its purpose is to provide a respite from front line duties and enable the Fellow to communicate his or her work to the campus community. If you are interested in this U.S.-based fellowship, please contact Colby College directly. The Oak Institute is located at Colby College, a small liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine. This provides the Fellow time for reflection, research, and writing.