PhD Scholarship and Postdoctoral Fellow Positions Available
University of Texas San Antonio
Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics
Position Open Until Filled
For further information, please contact:
Steve Ackley
Phone: 210-458-6793
Email: Stephen.ackley [at] utsa.edu
Or Hongjie Xie
Phone: 210-458-5445
Email: hongjie.xie [at] utsa.edu.
Or visit the Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics at:
http://www.utsa.edu/LRSG/
The Department of Geological Sciences and Laboratory for Remote Sensing
and Geoinformatics at the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) invites
applications for a Postdoctoral fellow and a PhD scholarship in remote
sensing, spatial analysis, and modeling of Antarctic sea ice. The
project is funded by the new NASA research project "Antarctic Sea Ice
Thickness from Space: Validating Estimates from the Laser and Radar
Satellite Altimeters with Ship-Based Measurements."
Both positions have the possibility to participate in field experiments.
Each will be part of a multi-disciplinary research team of collaborators
working on the characterization of sea ice thickness and extent,
snow-ice interface temperature, ice concentration, sea ice related
bio-geochemistry and ecosystems from both satellite remote sensing and
in situ measurements, as well as ice, ocean, and atmosphere interaction
and modeling. Satellite data to be used includes, but is not limited
to, ICESat, AMSR-E, RADARSAT, MODIS, EnviSAT, and QuikSCAT.
Candidates for the PhD scholarship must hold a Master's or equivalent
degree in science (remote sensing, geophysics, physical geography, or
geology). Candidates for the Postdoctoral position must hold a PhD
degree in science or engineering (remote sensing, geophysics,
atmosphere, civil engineering). For both positions candidates should
have a strong background in research, image processing and analysis, and
spatial data analysis. Strong programming skills and modeling
experiences are a plus. The advisors to this position expect a general
interest in climate studies and the Antarctic. Applicants must have good
written and verbal communication skills.
To apply, please email an application to Professors Ackley and Xie,
including:
1) A short description of qualifications and research interests
2) A curriculum vita that provides relevant academic, employment, and
personal details
3) Authorized transcripts of course work and authorized copies of
university diplomas and degrees, all translated into English
4) Three letters of support from previous employers or supervisors
5) English proficiency certification, if applicable
6) For the postdoctoral position, at least one peer-reviewed journal
publication relative to the research project is required.
The position is available immediately and will be open until it is
filled. The PhD candidate will be required to apply for enrollment as a
PhD student at the Environmental Science and Engineering PhD program at
UTSA. Please mention this PhD scholarship announcement in your graduate
school application and notify the advisors, by email, of your
application.
For further information, please contact:
Steve Ackley
Phone: 210-458-6793
Email Stephen.ackley [at] utsa.edu
Or:
Hongjie Xie
Phone: 210-458-5445
Email: hongjie.xie [at] utsa.edu.
Or visit the Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics at:
http://www.utsa.edu/LRSG/