Environmental Science Researcher

The University of Maryland's Department of Geographical Sciences seeks an Environmental Science Researcher for Professional Track Research Faculty positions. Responsibilities include supporting GEDI and CMS projects, refining science algorithms, and developing observation databases. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Geographical Sciences or a related field, programming skills in languages like Python and MATLAB, and experience with lidar and SAR remote sensing.
Research Opportunities

The Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking Professional Track Research Faculty positions.
About the Role

The roles encompass a broad spectrum of activities including but not limited to supporting projects linked to the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) and NASA's Carbon Monitoring System (CMS).
Key Responsibilities
• Refine and validate science algorithms for GEDI-related projects.
• Participate in diverse aspects of GEDI-related science analyses and projects.
• Develop field observation databases and science data product development.
• Fuse multi-sensor data, including GEDI and interferometric SAR (InSAR).
Requirements and Priorities
• A doctoral degree in Geographical Sciences or a related field within environmental science.
• Competency in programming and statistical analysis with experience in languages such as Python, IDL, MATLAB, C/C++, R, PyTorch, TensorFlow.
• Experience with lidar remote sensing using GEDI data.
• Experience with SAR remote sensing.
• Experience and expertise in working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Application Information

To apply, you will need to provide a personal statement detailing background and experience relevant to the role, a current Curriculum Vitae, reprints or URLs for selected peer-reviewed publications, and contact details for 3-5 references.