What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Scholar position at NC State College of Engineering?
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number PG191348PD Position Number 00111092 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt
Departmental Information
Department ID 140301 - Civil Construction & Environmental Engineering Department 140301 - Civil Const & Environ Engineer Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Position Information
Position Overview
Essential Job Duties
The Sunny Day Flooding Project is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in satellite remote sensing to join a highly interdisciplinary and community-engaged research project. The researcher will use different satellite platforms – including Sentinel-1 (SAR), Sentinel-2 (optical), Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT), and small-satellite imagery (SAR and optical) – to analyze and monitor floods in coastal regions that occur outside of extreme storms like hurricanes.
The primary goal of this research is to evaluate and enhance the accuracy and reliability of satellite observations for detecting shallow, hyperlocal flooding and to validate these observations with in-situ data and models. The researcher will work closely with Dr. Katherine Anarde (Coastal Engineering, NCSU) to analyze flood sensor data and with Dr. Chao Wang and Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky (Hydrology Remote Sensing, UNC-Chapel Hill) to perform comprehensive analyses of satellite data.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and diverse research group across multiple universities dedicated to advancing our understanding of chronic flood hazards and contributing to climate adaptation strategies through innovative remote sensing approaches.
Duties And Responsibilities
N/A
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule M-F, 8 AM-5PM unless noted otherwise Department Required Skills
The candidate must have: 1) a strong background in satellite remote sensing, 2) experience in analysis of geospatial data and time-series data (preferably coastal and hydrological processes); 3) ability to disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications and presentations; 4) ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment; 5) proficiency in programming languages and tools commonly used in remote sensing and geospatial analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, GIS software).
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
The candidate will have a PhD in Remote Sensing, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range $65,000-$70,000 If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date 10/07/2024
Applicant Information
Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/209146 AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting Number PG191348PD Position Number 00111092 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt
Departmental Information
Department ID 140301 - Civil Construction & Environmental Engineering Department 140301 - Civil Const & Environ Engineer Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Position Information
Position Overview
Essential Job Duties
The Sunny Day Flooding Project is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in satellite remote sensing to join a highly interdisciplinary and community-engaged research project. The researcher will use different satellite platforms – including Sentinel-1 (SAR), Sentinel-2 (optical), Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT), and small-satellite imagery (SAR and optical) – to analyze and monitor floods in coastal regions that occur outside of extreme storms like hurricanes.
The primary goal of this research is to evaluate and enhance the accuracy and reliability of satellite observations for detecting shallow, hyperlocal flooding and to validate these observations with in-situ data and models. The researcher will work closely with Dr. Katherine Anarde (Coastal Engineering, NCSU) to analyze flood sensor data and with Dr. Chao Wang and Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky (Hydrology Remote Sensing, UNC-Chapel Hill) to perform comprehensive analyses of satellite data.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and diverse research group across multiple universities dedicated to advancing our understanding of chronic flood hazards and contributing to climate adaptation strategies through innovative remote sensing approaches.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Collecting, organizing, and analyzing satellite datasets for flooding studies.
- Establishing protocols for comparing gauge data to satellite data
- Mentor interdisciplinary graduate students
- Disseminate scientific findings in publications and at conferences
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
N/A
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule M-F, 8 AM-5PM unless noted otherwise Department Required Skills
The candidate must have: 1) a strong background in satellite remote sensing, 2) experience in analysis of geospatial data and time-series data (preferably coastal and hydrological processes); 3) ability to disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications and presentations; 4) ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment; 5) proficiency in programming languages and tools commonly used in remote sensing and geospatial analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, GIS software).
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
The candidate will have a PhD in Remote Sensing, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range $65,000-$70,000 If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date 10/07/2024
Applicant Information
Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/209146 AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU Website
- NCSU Executive Search Services
- Monster.com
- CareerBuilder.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Other Online Job Board
- Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
- Job / Career Fair
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- HERC
- Professional Journal
- Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
- Professional Organization
- Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
- NCSU Employee Referral
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
- Other
- If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have, or will you have by the start date, a relevant PhD awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Contact Information for References
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
