Postdoc in Wetland Remote Sensing
Position Description: A fully funded, one-year postdoctoral fellowship (PDF) is available to investigate wetland emergent vegetation biomass, carbon, and nutrient stocks in wetlands of the Canadian Prairie Pothole Region (PPR). The position comes with a competitive salary, relocation allowance, health benefits, and additional support (computer, funds to attend conferences and workshops). The start date is flexible. A second year of funding is possible, depending on availability of funds.
Background: The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to estimate stocks of carbon and nutrients in PPR wetlands using established relationships based on drone imagery, spectral characteristics, and vegetation samples. These relationships will be combined with high resolution remote sensing imagery and up-to-date maps of wetland extent to generate scaled estimates of vegetation carbon and nutrient stocks. This project is funded by an existing grant from the Government of Alberta Office of the Chief Scientist with additional support from Ducks Unlimited Canada. The candidate will collaborate with multiple academic, government, and NGO partners.
Qualifications & Training Plan: The successful applicant will join a collaborative and collegial group of staff and students lead by Dr. Matthew Bogard (Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Environments, Associate Professor). The program will provide an unparalleled training environment, due to the uniqueness of the study design, the innovative combination of methodological approaches, the emphasis on student mentorship, and the unique combination of trainee interactions with academic and non-academic partner organizations. The trainee will have opportunities for collaboration with other lab members where appropriate.
To apply: Interested individuals should email Dr. Bogard ([email protected]), and should provide an up-to-date CV and 2-3 professional references, a description of their research interests and relevant experience, and a brief description of why they are interested in the position.
