If you would like to include a position on this page, please contact Dr. Raisha Lovindeer at raisha@ioccg.org.
Graduate student position in polar oceanography or coastal systems research, Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA
Deadline: 1 January 2025
Graduate student position in polar oceanography or coastal systems research at Old Dominion University (ODU), in Norfolk Virginia, USA, starting fall 2025 with Dr. Jessie Turner. The lab at ODU focuses on remote sensing, modeling, and observations of polar oceans and coastal systems using large datasets. In polar oceans, the lab looks at interactions between climate, sea ice, and ecosystem dynamics in the West Antarctic Peninsula region of the Southern Ocean, using remote sensing of phytoplankton community composition and 1-dimensional hydrodynamic-ecosystem modeling to assess different species’ carbon uptake. In coastal systems, the lab looks at water clarity, particles, and light in aquatic ecosystems, and have investigated how shoreline armoring impacts water clarity in estuaries and how water clarity varies over decadal time scales in places such as the Chesapeake Bay.
See the full position description. If interested please email jturners@odu.edu with your CV or resume. Applications are due January 1, 2025 to the ODU graduate program.
Lead Research Scientist, Science Systems and Applications, Inc. to support NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, MD, USA
Only USA citizens or permanent residents
Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking a highly talented and motivated ocean color data analyst to support NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in the analysis of (1) aquatic optical and biogeochemical measurements including data processing of in situ optical properties; (2) development and validation of ocean color remote sensing algorithms; and (3) processing and analysis of satellite and airborne remote sensing data. This is an onsite position located at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The ocean color data analyst research assistant/associate supports research directed at understanding diurnal to interannual aquatic biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics on regional scales. The analyst will process and analyze in situ aquatic optical properties and biogeochemical measurements to develop and apply ocean color remote sensing algorithms of inherent optical properties, particulate organic carbon, phytoplankton pigments, physiology and community composition, and turbidity across river mouth-estuary-sea systems along the coastal Arctic, Gulf of Mexico, and other regions using ocean color remote sensing data and field measurements. Project objectives include (1) development, refinement and validation of algorithms to retrieve these data products, (2) processing and analysis of remote sensing data to examine diurnal to interannual variability of aquatic biogeochemical processes, and (3) to quantify carbon fluxes from rivers to coastal ocean. The research will emphasize the aquatic carbon cycle and the interactions and feedbacks between biological, chemical, and physical processes.
Duties of the Optics Research Assistant
- Perform data processing from raw optical field measurements to final data products (e.g., spectral absorption coefficients, backscatter coefficients, and remote sensing reflectance) along with quantification of measurement uncertainties. Assemble and analyze aquatic optical and biogeochemical measurements. Development and refinement of remote sensing algorithms utilizing advanced methods to incorporate hyperspectral observations. Provide support for preparation of reports and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. Develop and document scripts required to accomplish duties. Participate in scientific meetings and workshops.
- M.S. in data science, oceanography, physical sciences, or closely related science/engineering discipline (or B.S. plus three years of related experience)
- Strong computer programming skills, including Python, MATLAB, and other programming languages and software tools.
- Experience with optical instrumentation, especially those used to collect measurements of aquatic radiometry and inherent optical properties.
- Knowledge and research experience in oceanography and ocean color satellite or airborne remote sensing
- Good problem-solving skills; attention to detail; ability to learn quickly, to work efficiently and independently.
- Competence in data extraction, reduction and processing from specialized research instrumentation.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- US Permanent Residency or US Citizenship required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in data science, oceanography, physical sciences, or closely related science/engineering discipline (less than two years since Ph.D.; or M.S. plus two years of related experience)
- Excellent programming skills; experience with Python, MATLAB and other programming languages and software tools
- Experience in handling large data sets Knowledge of data science tools and methodology.
- Experience in processing satellite and/or airborne remote sensing observations
- Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse and distributed team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Expertise with optical instruments used to collect measurements of aquatic radiometry and inherent optical properties and processing data collected by those instruments.
- Experience with image processing.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Postdoctoral Position in Oceanic Lidar Applications to Ocean Color, Laboratory of Oceanology and Geosciences, Wimereux, France
Application Deadline: 10 November 2024
The Remote Sensing and Hydrodynamics team of the Laboratory of Oceanology and Geosciences (Wimereux, France) invites applicants for a Research Engineer position in active remote sensing of the ocean color.
The successful candidate will participate in a project funded by the French Space Agency (CNES) on the study of space-borne lidar for ocean color. The candidate will be involved in different tasks: evaluation and validation of current data processing for CALIOP and ATLAS lidars using in-situ measurements; inter-comparison of lidar simulators; definition of the characteristics of a ship-borne oceanic profiling lidar
Qualifications: PhD degree in remote sensing. Expertise in lidar is ideal. Knowledge in ocean optics or oceanography.
Technical skills required: Programming (matlab, python, C), satellite imagery processing, statistical analysis skills.
Application closure date: November 10, 2024
Start date: From December 2024 (at the earliest)
Position Length: 12 months
Salary: depending of experience
Location: LOG, 32 avenue Foch, 62930 Wimereux, France
Applicants must submit:
- A detailed CV, including the e-mail and phone number for three references
- A short cover letter explaining the applicant’s experience related to the position and motivation
For question and application’s submission, please contact: Cédric Jamet at cedric.jamet@univ-littoral.fr
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Remote Sensing of Sargassum in the Amazon and Mesoamerican, University of Victoria, Canada
Application Deadline: 15 November 2024
The Spectral and Remote Sensing Laboratory in the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDF) who is passionate about mobilizing science towards concrete actions to benefit endangered ecosystems and supporting the livelihoods of Atlantic Coastal Communities in Mexico and Brazil. The PDF will conduct applied research in developing satellite-based tools, modeling Sargassum seaweed, and working with collaborators in the tropical Atlantic.
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Oceanography, Computer Science, Geography, Marine Ecology, or related disciplines.
- Strong programming and data analysis skills in Python and related libraries
- Demonstrated expertise in remote sensing
- Experience working with machine learning and deep neural networks, an asset
- Experience with GIS and physical oceanography
- Record of successful project management and collaboration.
- Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with coastal communities and the broader international research team.
- Cultural sensitivity and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) driven mindset.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a valued asset.
See the full position description for details on submitting an application before the deadline.
Scripps Postdoctoral Scholar Award, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
Reviews start: 25 October 2024
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego in La Jolla, California, invites applications for one or more Institution-wide Postdoctoral positions in any of the major areas of research conducted at Scripps. Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research in the world. Research at Scripps encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans, earth, and atmosphere.
Candidates are required to contact potential SIO mentors and identify mutual research interests prior to submitting their applications. Scripps Postdoctoral scholars are expected to interact with existing programs. Research activities at Scripps can be explored by viewing profiles of the Principal Investigators at Scripps (https://scripps.ucsd.edu/people/faculty). The intention of this program is to expose early career postdocs to new research opportunities and the facilities available at SIO/UCSD. Awards are competitive with a major emphasis on independent, creative research. The Postdoc positions are for two years and award 24 months of salary with a minimum annual stipend of $74,000 plus benefits and a one-time research allowance of $6,000 (continuation into second year is contingent on performance and adequate progress). Appointees are eligible for health insurance through UC San Diego.
Successful candidates are expected to start before 1 December 2025.
Read the full description and how to apply here: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04051
Global Change Biology and Remote Sensing Faculty Positions, Boston University, USA
Reviews start: 15 October 2024
The Departments of Biology and Earth & Environment at Boston University seek candidates for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions: one in Global Change Biology and one in Global Change Remote Sensing, both starting July 1, 2025.
These positions are part of a cluster hire initiative in Global Change & Sustainability led by Boston University’s College of Arts & Sciences. Candidates whose work spans multiple disciplines in Global Change & Sustainability are preferred. The successful candidates will have appointments in the Department of Biology or Earth & Environment, with the option to have a joint or secondary appointment. We seek candidates that complement and broaden existing expertise in the Departments of Biology and Earth and Environment and the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University, which includes faculty with research interests in atmospheric, marine, and terrestrial ecosystem processes. A key goal of this joint search is to deepen existing connections and collaborations between the departments of Biology and Earth and Environment, and we specifically seek candidates who will advance this goal.
For the Global Change Biology position we seek candidates whose research addresses fundamental questions about human-induced environmental change at the level of genes, organisms, communities, or ecosystems in terrestrial, marine, or freshwater systems. Any scale of inquiry is appropriate, from genes to the biosphere, with a focus on biotic interactions under environmental change.
For the Global Change Remote Sensing position we seek candidates whose research falls in any domain of Earth observation, including both active (radar, lidar) and passive (optical, thermal, microwave) remote sensing. The scientific focus for this position is open, including any thematic area related to physical, chemical, or biological function of the Earth system, such as processes in oceans, the atmosphere, on land, and in coupled human-natural systems. We particularly welcome candidates whose expertise complements existing strengths in global environmental change at Boston University.
Review of applications for both positions will begin 15 October 2024.
Read the full position description and apply at AcademicJobsOnline. Select the position of interest (Global Change Biology or Global Change Remote Sensing), then submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research, teaching & mentorship, and three representative reprints. Please provide the names and contact information for three professional references.
Inquiries can be addressed to Richard Primack (primack@bu.edu), Chair, Global Change Biology Search Committee; or Mark Friedl (friedl@bu.edu), Chair, Global Change Remote Sensing Search Committee, as appropriate. Please visit the following website for information about the Departments of Biology (http://www.bu.edu/biology/) and Earth & Environment (https://www.bu.edu/earth/).
Three Ph.D. opportunities at Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) and Laval University (UL)/IRL Takuvik, Canada
Open until filled!
Three highly motivating PhD fellowship positions are currently available in the context of an inter-university research program dedicated to advancing our understanding of ocean biological carbon pumps of the Arctic and Sub-Arctic seas, using hyperspectral observations of the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission. The project will take place in eastern Canadian waters from the Gulf of St Lawrence to the Canadian Arctic (northern Baffin Bay). Numerous fieldwork opportunities will be available (e.g., onboard the CCGS Amundsen) in the context of the Transforming Climate Action (TCA) involving UQAR, UL, Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland.
- Project 1 – Improve satellite-based phytoplankton biomass and primary production estimation using hyperspectral data (Laval University; Thesis direction: Dr Marcel Babin, UL; Dr Erin Bertrand, Dalhousie U.; Dr Emmanuel Devred, DFO)
- Project 2 – Determining Phytoplankton Functional Types (PFTs) from hyperspectral remote sensing (UQAR; Thesis direction: Dr Simon Bélanger, UQAR; Dr Emmanuel Devred, DFO; Mathieu Ardyna UL; Dr Julien Laliberté, DFO)
- Project 3 – Carbon Export rate from space: a new integrated approach (Laval University; Thesis direction: Dr Mathieu Ardyna, UL; Dr Erin Bertrand, Dalhousie U.; Dr Simon Bélanger, UQAR)
Senior Scientist in Ocean Colour Research, Plymouth Marine Lab (PML) – Hybrid, UK
Application Deadline: 16 September 2024
The fields of Ocean Colour and associated Ocean Carbon, Human Health and Biodiversity research are areas of PML’s strength with world class leadership and reputation as evidenced, inter alia, by leadership in Europe of the European Space Agency (ESA) Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative (OC CCI), ESA Satellite-based observations of Carbon in the Ocean: Pools, Fluxes and Exchanges (SCOPE) and involvement in the second Simons Collaboration on Computational Biogeochemical Modeling of Marine Ecosystems (CBIOMES-2) that brings together international scientists. All of these projects are underpinned by the ESA OC-CCI time series products.
This post will be at PML Senior Scientist level and will involve leading development, and supervising generation, of the ocean colour time series products in support of the ESA CCI and the European Copernicus programmes. It will entail innovative research into new sensors and their characteristics with respect to climate quality, methods for inter-sensor bias correction, merging and uncertainty characterisation.
The post-holder will also undertake research utilising the ocean colour ECV in relation to climate indicators, regional drivers and impacts. The post-holder initially will report to the current Principal Investigator of OC CCI but with the expectation of taking over leadership of the project once the incumbent has grown into the role.
Read more about the position and how to apply on the PML website:
https://pml.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/154/Senior-Scientist-in-Ocean-Colour-Research
PhD scholarship: In search of long-term climate-change-driven trends in ocean phytoplankton, Curtin University, Australia
Application Deadline: 18 August 2024
A PhD scholarship is being offered titled In search of long-term climate-change-driven trends in ocean phytoplankton, in the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Curtin University, Australia. The project aims to improve the reliability of multi-decadal climate-change-driven trends of ocean phytoplankton that are derived from satellite ocean colour radiometry observations. This will be achieved by improving the so-called System Vicarious Calibration techniques currently in use. Read the full description on the announcement webpage.
Objectives
The general goal will be achieved by combining:
i) data from a new-generation sea-deployable optical system providing reference measurements of the ocean reflectance; this is MarONet.
ii) a new ground-based site for atmospheric aerosol measurements,
iii) the latest developments in radiative transfer simulations of satellite observations and numerical inversion of radiometry measurements to derive aerosols properties and,
iv) a multi-sensor ocean colour processing workflow that we previously developed.
Significance
The proposed project will create new knowledge and have multiple benefits.
i) New SVC techniques will be developed for hyperspectral sensors like PACE, which are the future of satellite OCR.
ii) The project will help improving data quality of existing or future satellite OCR missions, hence with impact on a huge community of data users worldwide. They include, e.g., state environment departments, fisheries and aquaculture industries, non-governmental organisations, the IPCC (the ecosystems response to further climate change is still a major uncertainty in their assessments), and the science community of course.
iv) More robust information on the response of phytoplankton to their changing environment are also expected. This will allow ultimately better assessing climate-change-related evolution of our oceans’ ecosystems.
Self-motivated PhD candidate with excellent organisation and problem-solving skills and a strong physics background, ideally including some knowledge/experience in radiative transfer in geophysical media (ocean / atmosphere). Graduates from environment physics / sciences might also be considered if having the necessary foundation skills. Ideally, applicants should have some background in satellite ocean colour remote sensing. Excellent programming skills (e.g., Python, R and also low-level languages like Fortran) will be needed as well. The applicant would also be interested in current questions about how ocean environments and ecosystems are changing in response to climate change.
PhD scholarship within the Italian National PhD Course in Earth Observation, CNR-ISMAR, Rome
Deadline: 10 July 2024
A PhD scholarship is being offered within the Italian National PhD Course in Earth Observation on Analysis of hyperspectral satellite data for inland coastal and marine waters. The PhD work will focus on the development of methodologies for the retrieval of water quality and bio- geophysical parameters from hyperspectral satellite data (PRISMA, EnMAP, PACE) and/or in situ hyperspectral radiometry to describe inland, estuarine, coastal and shelf ecosystems. It will involve acquisition and analysis of measurements of bio-optical properties in optically complex waters, parametrization of radiative transfer models, and assessment of inversion or machine learning approaches for the parameter retrieval.
Postdoctoral Position, Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences, Sopot, Poland
Deadline: 20 August 2024, 15:00 CEST
A Post-doc position is available in the Remote Sensing Laboratory at Institute of Oceanology Polish Academy of Sciences in Sopot Poland. The candidate will work on the research project funded by the National Science Center, Republic of Poland (project OPUS-26, no. 2023/51/B/ST10/01344) and awarded to professor Piotr Kowalczuk. The research project is in the framework of the OPUS program is entitled Optical proxies of essential biogeochemical variables and their application in the accuracy assessment of satellite ocean color remote sensing in the North-eastern Greenland shelf. This project will be conducted in collaboration with the Norwegian Polar Institute, Fram Centre, Tromsø, Norway; the National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark; and the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science.
Requirements / Profile of candidates:
- PhD. in Oceanography, Earth Science, Marine Science or related disciplines,
- Experience in participating in scientific projects
- documented scientific achievements including publications in recognized international scientific journals in the field of marine science/oceanography/biogeochemistry (candidates with documented publication record of authorship and co‐authorship of 5 papers in journal with IF > 2 will be preferred)
- proven experience in participating in field work (candidates who participated in oceanographic cruises and expeditions preferably in the Arctic environment will be preferred), practical knowledge of conducting physical and chemical oceanographic measurements with use of modern instrumentation, practical knowledge of methods for collecting water samples for determination of concentrations of optically significant sea water constituents and biogeochemical parameters,
- experience in conducting oceanographic measurements the field of physical oceanography, ocean optics and biogeochemistry, proven knowledge of methods and instrumentation used in marine optics
- experience and analytical background in laboratory spectroscopy methods, laboratory analytical skills
- experience and analytical background in calibration and data quality assessment of optical measurements, testing and validation of ocean color remote sensing algorithms, and testing and validation radiative transfer models in marine environment
- experience in data analysis and visualization, knowledge of Ocean Data View, Matlab or R computing environment.
- experience in analysis of spectral data and knowledge of multivariate statistical methods including PCA models
- passion for research, aptitude, and ability to learn new analytical techniques
- independent thinking in data analysis
- foreign experience: ability to work and live in diverse cultural environment, at least one short-term stay at a foreign university/research institute and presentations at international conferences
- fluency in spoken and written English
- ability for full involvement in the project, consisting in regular field and laboratory work, meetings with other members of the project and regular reporting on the progress of work to the PI, and presenting results on conferences and publications writing
Position start date: September 2024
See here for the full description of the project and how to apply
Postdoctoral Scholar in Ocean Bio-Optics and Biogeochemistry, Oregon State University, Oregon, USA
Postdoc position: Remote sensing and ecology of coastal red tides, Nantes University, France
Deadline: 31 July 2024.
Full Time, 18-month position, Nantes University, France.
The main objective will be to study the ecology and biodiversity of phytoplankton red tides using satellite remote sensing. Class and/or genus-specific algorithms for phytoplankton identification based on optical bloom type clustering and inversion of diagnostic pigments will be developed, and applied to high-resolution satellite data in conjunction with field observations (data from phytoplankton monitoring network and citizen science), to create time-series of red tide events along the French coastline. Time-series of phytoplankton blooms will be analyzed to study the spatiotemporal dynamics of coastal red tides, in terms of phenology and long-term inter-annual variations.
The Ph.D. diploma must have been obtained within the past 3 years, or planned before the end of 2024.
PhD Scholarship offer at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
The Remote Sensing and Satellite Research Group (RSSRG) is seeking applicants for a PhD project. The student will be supervised under RSSRG, which is under the Faculty of Science and Engineering (SAE), School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS). The location is: Curtin University, Bentley Campus, Bentley (Perth), WA 6102.
The project aims at identifying and characterising coastal heatwaves off Western Australia over the past 30 years using a combination of long- term in situ and satellite observations, literature surveys and ocean data reanalyses. The goal is also to identify large-scale physical drivers of these heatwaves. The results will be combined with other ecosystem observations from the other parts of the overall project.
The start for the project is as soon as practicable, and no later than July 2024.
Tenure Track Group Leader Positions, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology – Eawag, Switzerland
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is excited to announce a cluster hire initiative, recruiting four tenure-track group leaders on the topic of climate change adaptation in aquatic systems. Recruitment is to specifically bolster three core areas in this topic: biodiversity, public health, and water resources and reuse. Applications from candidates who work on other aspects of climate change adaptation are also explicitly encourage. Candidates who share their vision and have a background in any relevant discipline including natural, engineering, and social sciences should apply by 31 May 2024.
PhD in Remote Sensing of Aquatic Biophysics, University of Twente, the Netherlands
Deadline: 20 May 2024
The Faculty of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation, University of Twente, The Netherlands is seeking an emerging scientist to conduct interdisciplinary and innovative PhD research to investigate the impact of floating solar on aquatic biophysics and their role in altering the thermal and mass balances of inland waters. You will work on identifying and measuring key radiometric and biophysical properties that characterize the solar panels and the water before and after the installation of the floating solar.
Please submit your application before 20 May 2024 through this link https://utwentecareers.nl/en/vacancies/1754/phd-candidate-phd-position-in-remote-sensing-of-aquatic-biophysics/.
Interviews will be held on the 12th of June 2024. The position is for four years and will most likely start in October 2024.
NOAA Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Hyperspectral Data Processing for Harmful Algal Bloom Identification, USA
Deadline: 21 June 2024
US Citizens and permanent residents only
A postdoc fellowship opportunity is currently available with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), located at NCCOS Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD or at the NCCOS Beaufort Laboratory in Beaufort, NC.
The selected candidate will gain experience in various research activities including the collection and/or analysis of optical properties of various phytoplankton cultures and natural bloom assemblages. Specifically, the candidate will gain experience in the use of ecological multivariate statistical approaches to investigate spectral separability of various classes of algae endemic to the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay. The candidate will also collaborate to develop class and/or genus-specific algorithms for phytoplankton identification.
Physical Scientist Position with the US Environmental Protection Agency, Durham, NC, USA
Position Keyword: EPA-NF-DE-2024-0050
Deadline: 9 April 2024
US Citizens only
Applications are now open for a Physical Scientist in the US Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling, Watershed and Ecosystem Characterization Division, Ecosystem Condition Branch. The position will focus on water optics field and laboratory experiments, and will support research efforts focused on satellite remote sensing of harmful algal blooms, seagrass, and oil spill response.
Postdoc Position in Satellite-based Kelp Mapping (SKeMa): development of a software framework for First Nations in British Columbia, University of Victoria, Canada
Applications are being accepted for a postdoc position in Satellite-based Kelp Mapping (SKeMa): development of a software framework for First Nations in British Columbia, in the SPECTRAL Remote Sensing Lab, Geography and Computer Science, at the University of Victoria (Uvic). The postdoc will be based in Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada, and will work under the supervision of Dr. Maycira Costa and Dr. Neil Ernst from UVic. This project is funded by the Canadian Space Agency and in partnership with First Nations, VERTEX Resource Group, and the Hakai Institute.
Project Context:
This project aims to develop a software-based analysis framework to facilitate the use of Sentinel 2 and SuperDove satellites to retrieve floating kelp extent in BC and support First Nations marine planning. We expect that the outcomes of this research will allow First Nations to more independently and effectively use Space-based Earth Observation (SBEO) for tasks such as tracking kelp changes in relationship to environmental conditions (e.g., ocean temperature, return of sea otters) and overseeing the status of cultural and economically important kelp wild harvesting in their marine Traditional Territories. Kelp forests in British Columbia (BC) provide habitat and shelter to many important species, including juvenile salmon, as they migrate from coastal rivers to the open ocean. However, the effects of a warming climate and coastal development threaten kelp ecosystems, recognized as ecologically significant species of priority in Canada as they provide habitat for many species, including economically and culturally important Pacific salmon and herring, particularly for First Nations.
See the full advertisement for more information, including how to apply.
Two Postdoc Research Positions at CNR ISMAR, Rome, Italy
CNR ISMAR (Institute of Marine Sciences) is looking for 2 postdoc researchers to work at its premises in Rome (Italy) on Ocean Colour, AI, and biodiversity. Please see details of each opportunity below:
Opportunity 1: SENIOR POSTDOC Researcher
(minimum 2 years after PhD).
Deadline 18 March 2024.
Call: https://www.urp.cnr.it/node/1693
English version at page 15.
Research Activity to carry out: Application of Artificial Intelligence techniques to develop and investigate indicators of marine plankton biodiversity through integration of in situ observations, model outputs and satellite data.
Duration: 1+1 years (the contract is initially for 1 year with possibility to be extended)
Gross salary: 26.000,00 € per year
Opportunity 2: POSTDOC Researcher
Deadline: 20 March 2024.
Call: https://www.urp.cnr.it/node/1740
English version at page 15.
Research Activity to carry out: Marine phytoplankton biodiversity from in situ imaging observations through techniques of Artificial Intelligence and analysis of environmental variables to study biodiversity drivers.
Duration: 1+1 years (the contract is initially for 1 year with possibility to be extended)
Gross salary: 22.000,00 € per year
Both activities will be carried out in the framework of the Biodiversa+ PETRI-MED project: https://petri-med.icm.csic.es/
For any information please contact Emanuele Organelli at emanuele.organelli@cnr.it
Biodiversity Applications Scientist, ESA-ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Job Requisition ID: 18472
Closing Date: 1 March 2024 23:59 CET/CEST
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Reporting to the Head of the Applications Section, you will be responsible for defining and implementing projects supporting the development of innovative, biodiversity-related Earth observation (EO) applications. You will manage EO applications R&D projects in the context of ESA programmes, particularly for the EO Science for Society activities (https://eo4society.esa.int).
Your tasks will cover a wide range of R&D projects for biodiversity science and applications in response to the United Nations Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework whose targets were recently adopted at the COP 15 to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the EU’s nature restoration policies, biodiversity strategy and zero pollution action plan. Your activities will also be closely linked to the ecosystem services accounting concepts of the UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting. Examples of applications may include the development of essential biodiversity variables, nature-based/positive solutions, biodiversity services accounting, ecosystem health with degradation and restoration dynamics monitoring, specific analysis of the multiple drivers of biodiversity loss, biodiversity credits system development, nature-related disclosures by businesses, overexploitation of resources, and pollution.
Postdoctoral Fellow position in remote sensing of Arctic coastal environments, Rimouski, Québec, Canada
Deadline 1 March 2024
University of Québec at Rimouski (UQAR) has an opening position for a postdoctoral fellow to participate in a European Initiative entitled Polar Ocean Mitigation Potential (the POMP project). POMP’s overall objective is to advance the science on climate change impacts on polar ecosystem carbon sinks and biodiversity, with a focus on the capacity of ecosystems to mitigate increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations. POMP’s focus ranges from building detailed local- and regional-scale process understanding, for example, on impacts of sea-ice loss and glacial melt on carbon burial rates, to pan-Arctic and Antarctic assessment of ecosystem functioning with the aim of translating project outcomes into management actions. POMP will rely on various remote sensing technologies, coupled physical-ecosystem models, and field observations to understand how these regions’ carbon dynamics and biodiversity change.
Qualification:
- Ph.D. in remote sensing, geomatic, geography, environmental science, oceanography, or any related fields are invited to apply.
- Strong computational skills, and proficiency in Python or R (or similar)
- Expertise in satellite remote sensing (e.g., ocean color) data processing and geospatial analysis (multivariate analysis)
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills in both written and spoken English
- Experience and knowledge in physical and biological oceanography or in Arctic science is desirable
Advisors:
Simon Bélanger, Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR)
Rakesh Kumar Singh, National University of Singapore
Salary: 52k$CAD/yr
Date: The position is open for at least one year from 1 April 2024.
Junior Research Group Leader Optical Remote Sensing, The Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW), Rostock, Germany USA
Apply by: 15 February 2024
The Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) invites applications for a full-time position (40h/week) starting 01 May 2024 as a Junior Research Group Leader Optical Remote Sensing.
The advertised position offers the opportunity to establish an independent research group. A tenure-track procedure (up to 3 years with the option to extend for a maximum of 2 years) is envisaged in order to realise the development of the junior research group and to further develop your own competencies. If the requirements are met to the fullest extent, the position can be made permanent immediately. Remuneration is based on TV-L EG 13.
We are looking for a motivated and qualified person with the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree and equivalent or comparable skills and experiences as well as a completed PhD in the field of remote sensing, environmental sciences, geosciences or a related field.
- Proven experience in the scientific development and application of aquatic optical remote sensing methods, preferably in coastal seas.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills as well as an independent, conscientious and goal-orientated, structured way of working.
- Competences to promote equality and equal opportunities in your field or the willingness to acquire these competences.
- Very good knowledge of English is required, knowledge of German is an advantage.
- Suitability and willingness to work at sea.
Also advantageous and relevant for the selection process are:
- A convincing interdisciplinary concept of the junior research group within the framework of the IOW research programme 2024-2033
- Proven sound knowledge in the field of data science and visualisation
- Proven success in attracting third-party funding.
- Experience in the management of research projects and in the supervision of junior scientists
- Proof of leadership skills or the willingness to acquire them.
Read here for the full position description and how to apply.
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Aquatic Remote Sensing, Center for Discovery and Innovation, CCNY, New York City, NY, USA
Are you interested in participating in research that explores impacts of anthropogenic pressures, environmental hazards, and climate stressors on coupled natural-human systems? If so, join the Tzortziou Bio-Optics Laboratory! Learn more about their research here.
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Remote Sensing of Aquatic Environments is currently available with the Tzortziou Bio-Optics Laboratory at the Center for Discovery and Innovation, CCNY, in New York City. The selected candidate will participate in interdisciplinary research that integrates ground-based and satellite (multi- and hyper-spectral) remote sensing observations to assess the impacts of anthropogenic pressures and environmental hazards on inland, coastal, and open ocean biogeochemical cycles and ecological processes.
The position requires a PhD in Environmental Science, Oceanography, Engineering, or related disciplines and previous experience in ocean optics and remote sensing algorithm development. The successful candidate will participate in interdisciplinary studies involving fieldwork (including coastal Arctic measurements) and remote sensing retrievals of biogeochemical variables from multi- and hyperspectral sensors. The position requires self-motivation, creativity, ability to work well within a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment, strong analytical skills, programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R), experience in field data collection methods, and good communication skills.
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Additional support will be provided for research expenses and participation in conferences for communication of results, networking, and interaction with the scientific community.
Please e-mail: (i) statement of interest, (ii) a curriculum vitae, and (iii) contact information of three references to Prof. Maria Tzortziou (mtzortziou@ccny.cuny.edu or mt3123@columbia.edu). The start date is Spring-Fall 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately.
NASA Mission Project Applications Coordinator, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s Ocean Ecology Lab in Greenbelt, MD, USA
Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI) is seeking a Project Applications Coordinator to work closely with the mission Project Science team to ensure applicability of mission data for decision making and societal benefit. It is the responsibility of the Project Applications Coordinator to implement the NASA Mission Applications Program and serve as a liaison for the Project, NASA’s Mission Science and Applications Team, and the Early Adopter Team to integrate and bridge the gap between the Mission’s scientific program and applied science applications for societal benefit.
The Project Applications Coordinator engages stakeholders and user communities to apply data to practical societal needs. The goal of the Mission Applications Program is to foster new partnerships and out-of-the-box thinking that will generate inventive solutions that aid society. The coordinator will be expected to continue with and expand upon the momentum to date and design new activities to ensure satellite data are broadly utilized for societal benefit, including quantifying and documenting the impact of those applications.
PhD Fellowship Position in Monitoring the ocean color using air- and space-borne lidar, Laboratory of Oceanology and Geosciences (LOG), Wimereux, France
Apply by: 15 March 2024
A 3-year PhD fellowship is proposed by the Laboratory of Oceanology and Geosciences (LOG, Wimereux, France) on the use of an airborne lidar to monitor the vertical distribution of the upper ocean.
This PhD will be done in collaborations with Cyrille Flamant and Julien Delanoë from the LATMOS laboratory and the International team at the International Space Sciences Institute
Qualifications: Master degree in remote sensing or oceanography or environmental sciences
Position Length: 3-year fellowship from October 2024
Location: The candidate will be located at LOG, 32 avenue Foch, 62930 Wimereux, France
Read the full position description and details on how to apply.
Post-Doctoral Research in Satellite Water Quality Modeling and Forecasting, USA EPA, NC.
Apply by: 13 Dec 2023
Project number: CEMM-11-01-2023-06
Lab/Center/Office: CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASUREMENT & MODELING
Division: WATERSHED & ECOSYSTEM CHARACTERIZATION DIVISION
Branch: ECOSYSTEM CONDITION BRANCH
This is an opportunity in the Watershed and Ecosystem Characterization Division, Ecosystem Condition Branch. The Ecosystem Condition Branch supports the Clean Water Act by developing methods and indicators to monitor and assess aquatic environments. This position will focus on development, enhancement, and operational transition of national models for forecasting freshwater harmful cyanobacteria blooms and seagrass habitat change, combined with emerging remote sensing technologies. Examples include Bayesian spatio-temporal methods, machine learning or neural networks to forecast cyanobacterial blooms across 2,200 of the largest lakes using satellite data from the Cyanobacteria Assessment Network (www.epa.gov/cyanoproject), and for seagrass classification from commercial satellites through the NASA Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition Program. These projects are on the cutting edge of water quality monitoring and applied satellite operations for water quality management. The candidate will have opportunities to interact with multiple federal agencies and academic universities related to satellite water quality research for inland waters and estuaries. The candidate will participate in a multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to publish, and present research findings at scientific conferences and various stakeholder engagement meetings.
Scientific Contact: Blake Schaeffer (schaeffer.blake@epa.gov)
Click here for further details of the role and how to apply.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Biogeochemistry, University of Oxford, UK
Grade 7: £37,099 – £38,205 per annum (Fixed term for 24 months)
The Department of Earth Sciences is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biogeochemistry to join a research team from multiple institutions with responsibility for carrying out research for the NERC-funded Integrating Drivers of Atlantic Productivity (IDAPro) project. IDAPro is one of three projects funded by the Bio-Carbon programme (https://bio-carbon.ac.uk) and will use data collected from ship-based, robotic and satellite platforms to improve our understanding of the main drivers of phytoplankton productivity in the subpolar North Atlantic. The postholder will work on the influence of environmental conditions on marine primary production as a key component of IDAPro.
The postholder will be primarily responsible for the estimation of marine primary production using satellite models constrained by in situ field observations. They will adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques to estimate productivity of marine phytoplankton using data streams from ship-based observations, satellites, and autonomy.
- The postholder will use specialist scientific equipment in both laboratory and field environments to determine some or all of: phytoplankton pigment concentrations, light absorption coefficients and rates of primary production. They will be willing to participate in dedicated oceanographic research cruise(s) associated with the project.
They will also collaborate in the preparation of research publications, develop ideas for generating research income and occasionally present papers and posters.
About you
- You will hold, or be close to completion, of a relevant PhD/DPhil in Biogeochemistry, Earth/Ocean sciences or a related discipline together with relevant experience in the measurement and/or modelling of primary production.
- You will have detailed knowledge of the use of satellite data to understand upper ocean biogeochemical processes as well as dexterity and skills in the laboratory.
- You will be able to manage you own academic research and have previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations and contributing ideas for new research projects and research income generation.
- You must also have excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.
- Experience with the collection and/or interpretation of marine optical data and experience with the analysis of physical and chemical oceanographic datasets relevant for the interpretation of primary production data is desirable.
This role is available from 1 April 2024 and is fixed term for 24 months. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in research posts in the Department.
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PhD Student Opportunity in Aquatic Biogeochemistry & Remote Sensing, Cleveland State University, USA
Apply by 10 December 2023
Expected start: May 2024
Cleveland State University is looking for motivated, independent students interested in research on aquatic biogoechemistry and remote sensing to join the Carbon & (H2)Optics Lab. The lab focuses on advancing the spatiotemporal and mechanistic understanding of the drivers of water quality and aquatic carbon cycles in inland and coastal waters using optical, chemical and satellite datasets. They currently have active projects with field components across the Great Lakes (Lakes Erie, Superior, and Michigan) and the Hawaiian Islands, alongside projects considering global processes through the use of in situ and satellite data. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in, and lead, field and lab-based research, along with learning and applying computational tools suitable for analyzing satellite data and other large, geospatial environmental datasets.
Research Technician – Aquatic Biogeochemistry, Cleveland State University, USA
Apply by 10 December 2023 for priority. Open until filled.
Cleveland State University is looking for a motivated, independent individual interested in starting or continuing their career in aquatic biogeochemistry, ocean optics, or remote sensing to join the Carbon & (H2)Optics Lab. The lab focuses on advancing the spatiotemporal and mechanistic understanding of the drivers of water quality and aquatic carbon cycles in inland and coastal waters using optical, chemical and satellite datasets. They currently have active projects with field components across the Great Lakes (Lakes Erie, Superior, and Michigan) and the Hawaiian Islands, alongside projects considering global processes through the use of in situ and satellite data. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to lead field, lab, and computationally-focused research across a variety of inland and coastal aquatic systems, and join a diverse, energetic research group in downtown Cleveland. Successful applicants will also be encouraged and supported to present research at scientific meetings.
Earth Observation Remote Sensing Scientists, Plymouth Marine Lab, UK
Deadline: 24 November 2023
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is inviting applications for an exciting opportunity for two scientists to work in our remote sensing group.
Salary: £35,541 – £41,856 Scientist/£43,989 – £50,424 Senior Scientist (depending on experience)
Division: Science
Description: Full-Time, Open-Ended Appointments
Job Details
PML is inviting applications from remote sensing scientists keen to explore innovative and novel studies into two key areas of research:
- Ocean carbon cycle
- Water quality, ecosystem health and human health
The positions available are within our Earth Observation Science team and involve using remote sensing to study the ocean carbon cycle and water quality in relation to human health. In addition, there are elements of modelling (ecosystem and epidemiological modelling), field observations, citizen science and outreach activities within these research topics.
Postdoctoral Fellow (Oceanographer) – Khalifa University – Abu Dhabi – UAE
The role of this position will be to define and initiate research into shelf-ocean interactions and coastal and shelf processes in Arabian Seas and Gulfs, especially the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. The successful candidate will focus on improving the understanding of ocean circulation and the transport and fate of waterborne materials/radionuclides. The duties and responsibilities
associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Carrying out numerical modelling (hydrodynamic)
- Coupling the hydrodynamic model with biogeochemical model
- Develop a dispersion model for radionuclides and considering sediments interactions
- Validating modelling software products in the Arabian Seas
- Running hydrodynamic modeling software such as such as ROMS, MITgcm, HYCOM on
a Linux platform - Joining Marine cruises to collect data of ADCP, CTD, sediments, etc.
- Writing technical MATLAB and Python scripts.
Read the full details of the position here. Applications should be submitted by email to Dr Maryam Rashed Al
Shehhi (maryamr.alshehhi@ku.ac.ae). The position will start in January 2024 for two years.
Ocean Biogeochemistry Research Assistant, Science Systems and Applications, Inc., USA
Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking a highly talented and motivated lab and field Ocean Biogeochemistry Research Assistant. The successful candidate will join the Ocean Ecology Laboratory (Code 616) at GSFC (https://oceancolor.gsfc.nasa.gov/) and perform core functions to ensure the quality of field and lab measurements used to develop and evaluate NASA’s multi-mission ocean color satellite data products. The missions supported include NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission (https://pace.gsfc.nasa.gov/). PACE is a NASA Earth-observing satellite mission designed to advance global remote sensing of ocean biology and biogeochemistry (ocean color), as well as aerosol and cloud optical properties. This is an onsite position located at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The selected candidate will work with a team of accomplished scientists and software developers.
The Biogeochemistry Research Assistant supports the Ocean Ecology Laboratory/NASA in the collection, laboratory analysis, processing, evaluation, and quality control of biogeochemical and inherent optical properties field measurements.
For more detailed information about the position and the qualifications required, please refer to the following job posting:
Ocean Biogeochemistry Research Assistant
Apply as soon as possible.
PhD position, University of Southern Mississippi, USA
Dr. Xiaodong Zhang, Endowed Chair and Professor with the Division of Marine Science (DMS) in the School of Ocean Science and Engineering at the University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a highly motivated student interested in conducting research in the fields of remote sensing and bio-optics in the aquatic environments. The position is funded by a grant from Mississippi Based RESTORE Act Center of Excellent (MBRACE) and available immediately. The selected student will join a dynamic and fun-seeking team that conducts cutting-edge researches in marine optics.
The selected candidate will receive full tuition waiver and competitive monthly stipend with benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic research environment.
PhD Position: Machine Learning and Remote Sensing for Biogeochemical Cycle Studies in the Land-Ocean Continuum, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Dr. Bingqing Liu, Assistant Professor at the School of Geosciences, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, is seeking a highly motivated student interested in conducting research in the fields of machine learning, multispectral hyperspectral image analysis, aquatic remote sensing, and bio-optics of estuarine/coastal waters in the dynamic land-ocean continuum of the northern Gulf of Mexico coast.
This PhD position is funded by NOAA and will start in spring 2024.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the research team to design and implement machine learning algorithms for multispectral hyperspectral image analysis.
- Conduct remote sensing data analysis, including aquatic remote sensing and radiometric characterization.
- Assist in field data collection, processing, and interpretation.
- Collaborate on research publications and presentations.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Postdoctoral Scholars in Satellite Ocean Color Research & Applications, University of South Florida, USA
The Optical Oceanography Lab (OOL, https://optics.marine.usf.edu) at the College of Marine Science (CMS), University of South Florida (USF) is offering 1-2 Postdoctoral Scholar positions in the field of optical remote sensing from satellite platforms.
The primary duties and obligations of the appointments are to support Federal- and State-funded research projects involving optical remote sensing of aquatic environments. The successful candidates will be expected to advance the current state-of-the-art in algorithm and product development for water quality parameters and benthic properties in optically complex and/or optically shallow waters, assessment of algal blooms, and quantification of biogeochemical properties in coastal and inland waters.
The positions are available immediately, for a possible duration of 3 years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurable with experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD degree in optical oceanography, remote sensing, aquatic science, or closely relate field, is required. Also required is willingness to work with interdisciplinary research teams and motivation to advance science through both independent activities and collaborative research.
Preferred Qualifications:
We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated excellence in scholarly creativity and productivity, with potential foci including ocean color research and applications, for example, algorithm development, radiative transfer simulations, bio-optical inversion, atmospheric correction, or algal bloom and water quality assessments for optically complex waters. Relevant coding experience (e.g., Python) is preferred, as is prior work applying high-level analytical approaches (e.g., machine learning, Bayesian statistics) to satellite remote sensing datasets.
Contact:
For information regarding the available positions, please contact Dr. Brian Barnes (bbarnes4@usf.edu) or Dr. Chuanmin Hu (huc@usf.edu).
EPA Fellowship on Satellite Water Quality Validation and Applications, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Restricted to U.S. Citizens only.
Research training activities include:
- Assisting with the development and validation of a national Sentinel-2 chlorophyll data product in lakes and estuaries.
- Demonstrating new satellite applications for water quality monitoring.
- Opportunities to contribute to other research efforts related to water quality satellite remote sensing, such as seagrass monitoring, field and laboratory efforts for satellite validation.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion before the appointment start date. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
- Knowledge and experience in a computer coding language such as Python or R (similar languages are ok) with a good working knowledge of GIS.
- It is beneficial to have a good statistical skill set.
- Relevant ecology or similar background is beneficial, but not necessary.
The sixth International Ocean Colour Science (IOCS) meeting will take place in Darmstadt, Germany from 1 – 4 December 2025, hosted by EUMETSAT and ESA with support from other agencies.