A Research Associate is wanted at University of Maryland College Park in the Environmental Science and Technology Department. The Research Associate will analyze Landsat, MODIS and other satellite and airborne remote sensing data to evaluate long-term marsh vegetation and surface conditions in Terrebonne and Barataria Bays, Louisiana, prior to the Macondo Oil Spill of 2010 and possible areal and ecological changes thereafter. The Research Associate will work with the PI in coordination with the overall Project Director, Dr. Nancy Rabalais of the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and Dr. R. Eugene Turner of Louisiana State University. Results of the research are fundamental to understanding how oil from the Macondo Oil Spill affected the marshes within the context of changes already occurring in the system. The incumbent will also supervise graduate research assistants in data processing and assist the Principal Investigator in his role as thesis advisor, particularly in advising the PI on technical aspects of the research that the graduate assistants perform in the remote sensing laboratory under her/his supervision. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D in geology, wetland science, coastal science or closely related discipline. A minimum of 3-4 years research experience in remote sensing of coastal marshes using linear spectral mixture modeling of Landsat, ASTER, MODIS, or other multispectral sensors, with specialized knowledge of atmospheric correction algorithms in the marine environment. A good working knowledge of delta processes, wetland dynamics, and ecology as they pertain to the northern Gulf of Mexico marshes. Please apply for this position by visiting jobs.umd.edu (Posting #118791). The position closes April 5, 2013.
