Post Doctoral Researcher of Computer Science

Position Description

Post Doctoral Researcher of Computer Science The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Computer Science and Engineering is accepting applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the area of remote sensing and data science. The candidate will contribute to the NSF funded Alaska EPSCoR RII-track 1 research award: "https://www.alaska.edu/epscor/projects/interface-of-change/index.php#gsc.tab=0(IoC): Building collaborations to assess harvested and farmed marine species prioritized by Gulf of Alaska communities facing environmental shifts". This multi-year project is focused on connecting climate induced changes of terrestrial materials fluxes to coastal marine species and communities in the Gulf of Alaska. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will work with team leads across the University of Alaska system to apply remote sensing techniques to model water turbidity and temperature in coastal waters and proglacial lakes within the Gulf of Alaska region. These model results will support efforts to understand environmental drivers of salmon stocks. You will also collaborate across the broader IoC project to integrate datasets from multiple study regions, advancing understanding of linkages between terrestrial and marine ecosystems. To thrive in this role, candidates should demonstrate expertise in using Landsat, Sentinel, and PlanetScope datasets for remote sensing applications; possess advanced computational skills, including data visualization and proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB; have excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrate a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications; and show proven experience working effectively within complex, collaborative, and multidisciplinary teams. Ph.D. in a related field to Geoscience, Computer Science, Geoinformatics, or Ecology Preferred: Experience using remote sensing applications, proficiency in programming languages, and strong track record of peer reviewed publications.