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The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Computer Science and Engineering is accepting applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the area of remote sensing and data science. The candidate will contribute to the NSF funded Alaska EPSCoR RII-track 1 research award: " Interface of Change (IoC): Building collaborations to assess harvested and farmed marine species prioritized by Gulf of Alaska communities facing environmental shifts". This multi-year project is focused on connecting climate induced changes of terrestrial materials fluxes to coastal marine species and communities in the Gulf of Alaska.
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will work with team leads across the University of Alaska system to apply remote sensing techniques to model water turbidity and temperature in coastal waters and proglacial lakes within the Gulf of Alaska region. These model results will support efforts to understand environmental drivers of salmon stocks. You will also collaborate across the broader IoC project to integrate datasets from multiple study regions, advancing understanding of linkages between terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
To thrive in this role, candidates should demonstrate expertise in using Landsat, Sentinel, and PlanetScope datasets for remote sensing applications; possess advanced computational skills, including data visualization and proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB; have excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrate a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications; and show proven experience working effectively within complex, collaborative, and multidisciplinary teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a related field to Geoscience, Computer Science, Geoinformatics, or Ecology
Preferred: Experience using remote sensing applications, proficiency in programming languages, and strong track record of peer reviewed publications.
Position Details:
The anticipated start date for the Post Doctoral Researcher is July of 2026. This position is located on campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a term-funded, full-time, 9-month base (+3-mos extension) Post Doctoral position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Post Doctoral salaries are commensurate with education and experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
Please attach a CV, cover letter, statement of research and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.
The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jordan Jenckes at jjenckes@alaska.edu
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/
This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
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