POSITION: POSTDOCTORAL RESEACH ASSOCIATE HOME INSTITUTION: Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University
DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE for a study on the effects of climate change on arctic tundra phenology, structure, and composition and how detection of tundra changes can be automated. The project focus is on ongoing long-term measurements of tundra in response to experimental warming and background climate as part of the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX) Arctic Observatory Network. The goal of the project is to relate manual measurements of plant phenology, growth, and canopy structure to small-scale remote sensing and to automate and scale up those measurements using robotic sensor systems. The summer fieldwork will be based at Toolik Field Station, Alaska with additional sites at Barrow and Atqasuk Alaska. The successful applicant should have experience in the use of electronic instrumentation and sensors and familiarity with remote sensing systems. The position is available for up to 3 years with annual renewal dependent on satisfactory performance. The position includes full benefits. Applications and inquiries should be sent to Steve Oberbauer (oberb...@fiu.edu), Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and expertise, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references. The Position is open immediately and will remain open until filled with review of applications starting 1 February 2010. Florida International University, the State University of Florida in Miami, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
