POST DOCTORAL RESEARCHER: Harnessing NASA Satellite Remote Sensing in Support 
of Large-Scale Conservation Management

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the 
United States Geological Survey (USGS) have partnered with the Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM) to use Remote Sensing as a Catalyst for Large-scale 
Conservation.  The goal of the research is to use a fusion of remote sensing 
and field data to understand habitat connectivity for several critical animal 
species on lands in the western United States.

REQUIREMENTS: The position will be based in the Department of Geography at 
UCLA.  At the time of appointment, applicants must have a Ph.D. in geography, 
ecology, or a related discipline, and demonstrated proficiency in the 
spatiotemporal analysis of large remote sensing datasets across wide 
geographical areas. Demonstrated proficiency in R, Matlab, IDL, Python, and/or 
equivalent is required. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Machine Learning 
techniques is required, as is experience developing in Google Earth Engine's 
Python API.  An interest in working with land management agency personnel to 
develop tools for visualization and management is desired. Interest in engaging 
in mentoring opportunities with graduate students is desirable.  Fluency in 
written and spoken English is required. Salary commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: The URL for submission of applications is 
http://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70197 . To apply, 
applicants will need to submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications 
for the position and research experience, a CV that includes peer-reviewed 
publications, and the names of at least three references. Review of 
applications will begin May 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is 
filled. UCLA is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact 
postdoc.inquiries.nasa...@gmail.com<mailto:postdoc.inquiries.nasa...@gmail.com> 
for questions.




Greg Okin
Professor, Vice-Chair and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Geography
Professor, Institue of Environment and Sustainability
University of California, Los Angeles
Phone: 310-825-1071
Email: o...@geog.ucla.edu<mailto:o...@geog.ucla.edu>

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