[apologies for cross-posting] * Available: 2-year postdoctoral research position at King's College London * Involving remote sensing and analysis of ecology and terrain
Project: Application of a Vegetated Dune Simulation Model to Real-World Landscapes Closing date for applications: 7 March 2008 Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate (PDRA) in the Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Research Group at the Department of Geography, King's College London, to commence before July 2008. The appointment will be for a period of two (2) years and is based at the Strand Campus in Central London. The appointment is on a research project entitled: "Application of a Vegetated Dune Simulation Model to Real-world Landscapes," funded by The Leverhulme Trust. The project aims to compare quantitatively the development of vegetated dune systems as simulated in a cellular automaton model with that of real dunes developing in various natural environments around the world. This 2-year appointment is on the RA1A scale point 7 with salary currently at £27,162 per annum inclusive of London Allowance, with an annual pay-award effected per 1-August of each year. The higher starting salary above the standard entry point reflects the level of skills and experience required of the successful candidate. The successful candidate is expected to have a comprehensive experience of retrieving, using, and analysing Remote Sensing data, including satellite, LIDAR, and aerial photography (preferably with application to vegetation and topography), a broad experience with code-based programming languages (C++, Fortran, Pascal, etc.), familiarity with advanced (spatial) statistical techniques, a background in physical sciences (preferably physical geography or earth-science), willingness to travel internationally, and good writing abilities and communication skills. Appointment of the successful candidate is subject to final approval by The Leverhulme Trust. Further details on the research project can be found at: http://www.aeoliangeomorphology.org For an informal discussion of the post please contact the Principal Investigator Dr Andreas Baas via e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (preferable) or via telephone: +44 (0)20 7848 2421. Applications should be sent to: Dr Andreas Baas Department of Geography King's College London Strand London WC2R 2LS U.K. The closing date for applications is Friday, 7 March 2008. Equality of opportunity is College policy
