University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Assistant Research Scientist - Remote Sensing of Wildfire Risk


PayCompetitivo
LocationCambridge/Maryland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1881
      Employer Industry: Environmental Science

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Competitive salary up to $60,000
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Chance to work on a NASA-funded interdisciplinary project
      - Collaborative work environment with leading experts in the field
      - Leadership opportunities within the project
      - Initial 1-year appointment, renewable annually

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Lead the integration of remote sensing and modeling methods to define altered fire regimes
      - Characterize Regional Extreme Wildfire Events (REWEs) across the United States
      - Coordinate collaborations with postdocs and scientists at collaborating institutions
      - Develop decision support tools from remote sensing data and model outputs
      - Provide leadership within the project

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Completed Ph.D. in ecology, geography, or related field
      - Expertise in remote sensing, modeling, and spatial analysis
      - Interest or expertise in diverse types of remote sensing data
      - Strong research productivity record
      - Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - 1-3 years of experience working with wildfire

      #EnvironmentalScience #RemoteSensing #Modeling #ResearchOpportunity #NASA

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