We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to help support and coordinate a recently funded project focused on understating large-scale disturbance dynamics on forest resources in Northern Minnesota. The project will leverage a dense time series of remote sensing data (i.e., Landsat) to: (i) map and attribute disturbances across Minnesota Forests and (ii) characterize the impacts of disturbance dynamics (i.e., type, size, timing, etc.) on multiple forest resources including biomass, wildlife habitat, and water quality, among others.
An awarded PhD in a relevant field is required with experience in forestry, forest ecology, and remote sensing ideal. Applicants must be self-starters with the ability to work independently and problem solve on their own, but also capable of working cooperatively with other researchers and members of the project team. Demonstrated ability to work with Landsat data in the context of time series analysis is required and experience in field data collection is desirable. There will be ample opportunity to publish research results; thus, demonstrated ability to communicate in writing is essential. The position will be supervised by Dr. Michael Falkowski (https://www.forestry.umn.edu/people/michael-j-falkowski) and Dr. Robert Slesak of The Minnesota Forest Resource Council (http://mn.gov/frc/) Please send a cover letter, CV, and list of 3 references to Dr. Michael J. Falkowski ([email protected]). The position will be based out of the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus. Review of applications will begin in July 2015.
