[ECOLOG-L] Two tenure-track faculty positions, Boise State University
We have two open faculty positions, Geospatial Data & Complex Systems in Human- Environment Systems, College of Innovation and Design. See full ad here: https://boisestate.taleo.net/careersection/exfac/jobdetail.ftl?job=181022=GMT- 06%3A00
[ECOLOG-L] Boise State University, Remote Sensing Research Associate
Research Associate, Remote Sensing Department of Geosciences Boise State Introduction Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://go.boisestate.edu/join-our-team/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion. Position Overview The Research Associate will promote excellence in remote sensing science within the Department of Geosciences and across Boise State University. This position will 1) help faculty mentor undergraduate and graduate students in remote sensing; 2) participate as an active member of a research team; 3) manage the remote sensing lab including a highly successful cost center. The position is a permanently funded 12-mos position. Duties and Responsibilities Provide mentorship for students and participate in research team: 1. Be supportive and inclusive in student research success, and contribute to the knowledge-base of remote sensing science, including study design, field implementation, and analysis with students. 2. Supervise and mentor undergraduate student researchers. Co- mentor graduate students and support their professional development. 3. Serve as liaison to and collaborate with, faculty and students outside Geosciences for remote sensing science. 4. Author or co-author publications related to the remote sensing research. 5. Actively assist in the pursuit of funding opportunities that sustain student research in remote sensing. 6. Serve as a contact for remote sensing-related questions and assistance with our partners outside the university. 7. Assist students with data management. Manage remote sensing lab: 1. Purchase, inventory, and maintain equipment (terrestrial laser scanning, spectroradiometers, UAVs, GPS) and software 2. Track all equipment use and billing for cost/recharge center 3. Provide training on equipment and software for students and faculty across campus 4. Possibly conduct workshops on equipment and software 5. Manage project data Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in remote sensing or related field • Demonstrated remote sensing expertise including collecting and processing multispectral, hyperspectral, and/or lidar data • Demonstrated expertise with geospatial and time series data • Project management experience Preferred Qualifications: • Expertise in field and remote sensing instrumentation • 1 year experience in a similar role • Demonstrated products (code, publications, tools, workshops) of skills • Experience with physical-based modeling The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities: • Mentoring experience • Experience collecting field data • Problem-solving skills • Entrepreneurial drive • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Interest and/or experience working with partners both within and outside the university • Interest, experience, and/or ability to promote a climate of inclusion and equity Physical demands: Requires carrying heavy (~25-35 kg) and bulky field equipment over rugged terrain in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold). Required Application Materials: Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position and include the name/contact information of three references. Attach a resume that includes education and employment history (including dates of employment). Closing Date: The position is open until June 25, 2018. Click here to apply: https://boisestate.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl? job=180699=GMT-06%3A00 About Boise State University: https://go.boisestate.edu/join-our-team/
[ECOLOG-L] 3 PhD Opportunities in Remote Sensing of Vegetation and Snow in Mid- to High-Latitude Ecosystems
3 PhD Opportunities in Remote Sensing of Vegetation and Snow in Mid- to High-Latitude Ecosystems Graduate Research Assistantships (PhD) Available to Study Remote Sensing of Vegetation and Snow at Boise State University Boise State University Department of Geosciences has three PhD Research Assistantships available for Fall 2018 (or Spring 2019) for students interested in studying vegetation and snow with remote sensing. The students will work with ground-based (terrestrial laser scanning, TLS), airborne lidar, and hyperspectral data to understand forest and shrub vegetation structural and functional characteristics and their distribution across mid- and high-latitude ecosystems. The students will have the opportunity to develop their own study ranging from understanding the interactions between vegetation and snow, carbon/water/nutrient storage and flux, as well as controls on vegetation and snow distributions, and using Earth System Models and remote sensing observations to study these controls. These multi-year student opportunities are funded by NASA and DOE. The student is expected to work with a team of scientists and perform field work in remote regions. The students can choose from among a range of PhD programs at Boise State University, including a PhD Geosciences, PhD Geophysics, PhD Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, or PhD in Computing. Please send inquires to Nancy Glenn (nancygl...@boisestate.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Lidar/high resolution topography workshop
Dear High Resolution Topography Enthusiasts, We invite you to participate in an NSF-funded EarthCube Research Coordination Network Workshop: Advancing the Analysis of High Resolution Topography (A2 HRT), August 21-24, 2018 in Broomfield, CO. The workshop brings together the Earth science community to discuss technical challenges and cyberinfrastructure requirements to answer scientific questions, coordinate research activities, and share best practices and resources. The first part of the workshop will comprise talks, participant pop-ups, and discussion sessions. A tutorial on advanced methods for HRT analysis will be offered in the second part of the workshop. Funding is available for partial support of the participants. Space is limited. Please apply by June 1, 2018. Participants will be notified of acceptance by mid-June. For more information and application form see: http://www.opentopography.org/workshops/18EC_A2HRT
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Opportunity in Remote Sensing of Forest-Snow Interactions
Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD) Available to Study Computational Remote Sensing of Forest-Snow Interactions Boise State University Department of Geosciences has a PhD Research Assistantship available for Fall 2018 for a student to study the effect of forest structure on snow depth distributions with remote sensing. The student will focus on exploring the relationships between forest canopy, density, and patterns with snow distributions to elucidate how and why forests control snow depth. The goal of the project is to improve snow depth distribution and snow water equivalent (SWE) estimates with remote sensing across broad scales to improve water management. The project will entail using NASA SnowEx observations from Grand Mesa, CO, including ground-based lidar and NASA JPL’s Airborne Snow Observatory’s full-waveform lidar. The student is expected to work with a team of scientists, including another PhD student who will work on modeling snow accumulation and melt. The project is funded by the NASA Terrestrial Hydrology program. The PhD Research Assistantship will support a student in Boise State University’s PhD in Computing degree program, or other programs of interest to the student. Please send inquires to Nancy Glenn (nancygl...@boisestate.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Full waveform lidar workshop @ SilviLaser Oct 9, 2017
Full waveform lidar workshop offered on October 9 as part of SilviLaser. The workshop is open to all and intended for scientists interested in using full waveform for vegetation applications, and esp those using NEON data: http://www.cpe.vt.edu/silvilaser2017/preconference.html.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor Human-Environment Systems
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Human-Environment Systems, College of Innovation and Design - https://boisestate.taleo.net/careersection/exfac/jobdetail.ftl? job=170712=GMT%2B02%3A00
[ECOLOG-L] Geospatial Analysis Education Coordinator
Boise State University is hiring a Geospatial Analysis Education Coordinator - apply here: https://boisestate.taleo.net/careersection/exfac/jobdetail.ftl?job=170501=GMT- 06%3A00 Job Description - Geospatial Analysis Education Coordinator Boise State University seeks a Lecturer or Clinical Assistant Professor to serve as a Geospatial Analysis Education Coordinator beginning Fall 2017. The position includes teaching and administration of Boise State University’s growing geospatial program, including new online options. The position will have the opportunity to interface with students from a variety of units across campus (Geosciences, Biology, School of Public Service, Engineering, Anthropology, etc) and with faculty teaching and researching in the geospatial sciences. We seek a qualified individual who can work across the academic and professional boundaries for the benefit of the students. Job Duties: Teach geospatial courses, in person and online, including Introduction to GIS Utilize best practices to develop online courses in geospatial sciences Coordinate geospatial curriculum across campus Serve as liaison for Boise State’s graduate GIS certificate, GIS minor and proposed new online programs. Serve as a liaison for students with local and national geospatial organizations to promote workforce development and connect students with training and employment opportunities Organize, as appropriate, workshops and training opportunities to increase education of geospatial programs in the Treasure Valley, Idaho Qualifications: The minimum requirements are an MS (Lecturer) or PhD (Clinical Assistant Professor) degree in Geography or related discipline. Professional/industry level experience is considered a plus. In addition, a Certified Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional qualification will be considered favorably. The ability to use spatial datasets from various social and physical sciences is essential. If you are interested in this position: Please submit in one PDF document: a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references. In the cover letter, you should address the following items in this order: 1) your qualifications for this position, including evidence of excellence in teaching; 2) your vision in developing a geospatial education program at Boise State; and 3) your interest and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Apply here: https://boisestate.taleo.net/careersection/exfac/jobdetail.ftl? job=170501=GMT-06%3A00 Screening of applicants will begin June 15 and will continue until the position is filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Frontiers Special Issue Remote Sensing of Invasive Species
Please consider submitting to this Frontiers special issue on remote sensing of invasive species: http://journal.frontiersin.org/researchtopic/4659/remote-sensing-of- invasive-species Though the deadline is near, we will work with authors on setting an appropriate deadline for manuscript submission. Please email us with your interest. Susan Ustin, slus...@ucdavis.edu Maria Joao Ferreira Santos, m.j.ferreiradossan...@uu.nl Nancy Glenn, nancygl...@boisestate.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor, Human-Environment Systems, Boise State University
Check out this great job opportunity for an Assistant Professor in Human- Environment Systems at Boise State University! https://boisestate.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=160637
[ECOLOG-L] NSF NEON WORKSHOP: TOPOGRAPHIC, GEOMORPHIC, AND VEGETATION ANALYSIS WITH LIDAR
NSF NEON WORKSHOP: TOPOGRAPHIC, GEOMORPHIC, AND VEGETATION ANALYSIS WITH LIDAR This 3-day course taught by OpenTopography and NEON lidar experts will consist of lectures and labs on topographic, geomorphic, and vegetation analysis with lidar point clouds and derived products. The course will utilize NEON data and attendees will have the opportunity to bring their own datasets for analysis. This workshop is part of a series of NSF/NEON supported training on the use of datasets from the NEON Airborne Observing Platform to enable new discoveries in the biophysical research community. Dates: September 28-30, 2016 Location: Boise State University, Boise, Idaho Instructors: Ramon Arrowsmith, Arizona State University, OpenTopography; Chris Crosby, UNAVCO, OpenTopography;Nancy Glenn, Boise State University Audience: Researchers and students interested in using NEON data, including data from the airborne operation platform (AOP) to derive lidar products forNEON science. No background in lidar required. Cost: The course is free. Hotel and several meals will be covered for attendees. Apply: Please apply by June 24, 2016 For more information and to apply visit here: https://bcal.boisestate.edu/teaching/courses/NSFNEONLidarWorkshop2016
[ECOLOG-L] NSF NEON Workshop Opportunity: Hyperspectral / Image Spectroscopy
This 3-day course will consist of lectures and labs on imaging spectroscopy theory, pre-processing, spectral mixture analysis, and multivariate techniques to derive foliar chemistry. The course will utilize NEON data and attendees will have the opportunity to bring their own datasets for analysis. Dates: August 29 -31, 2016 Location: Boise State University, Boise, Idaho Instructors: Jessica Mitchell, Dar Roberts, Susan Ustin, Nancy Glenn Audience: Researchers interested in using NEON data to derive remote sensing and biophysical variables for NEON science. Basic remote sensing background ideal but not required. Cost: The course is free. Hotel and several meals will be covered for attendees. Apply: Please apply by June 24, 2016 For more information and to apply visit here: https://bcal.boisestate.edu/teaching/courses/NSFNEONHyperWorkshop2016
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellow in Ecosystem Modeling
Postdoctoral Fellow in Ecosystem Modeling, Boise State University We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic scientist-colleague for a postdoctoral position in dynamic ecosystem modeling. The position is funded through grants from the NASA Terrestrial Ecology and EPSCoR programs and the Joint Fire Science Program. Core activities of this postdoctoral position include: -Using existing field, lidar, and hyperspectral datasets at a number of study areas in the Great Basin of the Western US to parameterize, initialize, calibrate, and verify the Ecosystem Demography (ED) model, and -Parameterizing and exploring the impacts of fire mitigation strategies (e.g., mowing, green strips) on the long-term distribution, abundance, and coexistence of grasses, forbs, and shrubs in these ecosystems. The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively with and benefit from the expertise of a number of research scientists, postdocs, and graduate students with expertise in land modeling, remote sensing of terrestrial ecosystems and hydrology, and land management and restoration ecology. These potential colleagues are currently housed within the Lab for Ecohydrology and Alternative Futuring (LEAF), the Boise Center Aerospace Laboratory (BCAL), and the USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC). Boise State is Idaho’s largest university, enrolls the largest number of graduate students in Idaho, and is a metropolitan research university of distinction. For more information and how to apply, visit: http://bcal.boisestate.edu/blog/postdoctoral-fellow-in-ecosystem-modeling-at-leaf-and-bcal/
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellow in Ecosystem Modeling, Boise State University
Position Summary Professors Alejandro (Lejo) Flores and Nancy Glenn in the Geosciences Department at Boise State University, are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic scientist-colleague for a postdoctoral position in dynamic ecosystem modeling of sagebrush-steppe ecosystems. The position is funded through grants from the NASA Terrestrial Ecology and EPSCoR programs and the Joint Fire Science Program. Core activities of this postdoctoral position include: (1) Using existing field, lidar, and hyperspectral datasets at a number of study areas in the Great Basin of the Western US to parameterize, initialize, calibrate, and verify the Ecosystem Demography (ED) model, and (2) Parameterizing and exploring the impacts of fire mitigation strategies (e.g., mowing, green strips) on the long-term distribution, abundance, and coexistence of grasses, forbs, and shrubs in these ecosystems. The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively with and benefit from the expertise of a number of research scientists, postdocs, and graduate students with expertise in land modeling, remote sensing of terrestrial ecosystems and hydrology, and land management and restoration ecology. These potential colleagues are currently housed within the Lab for Ecohydrology and Alternative Futuring (LEAF), the Boise Center Aerospace Laboratory (BCAL), and the USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC). Co-advisors Glenn and Flores are enthusiastic about and committed to providing mentorship and training to support the professional development of the successful candidate. We particularly welcome applications from colleagues interested in leveraging the science products developed during the postdoc to advance their independent research agenda and pursue collaborative research in collaboration with the research advisors. Minimum Qualifications • PhD in Earth System Science, Ecology, Applied Math, Physics or related disciplines • Strong quantitative background and experience in modeling and statistics • Demonstrated ability to design, conduct, and publish research related to ecosystem modeling • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multidisciplinary research team • Programming experience Preferred Qualifications • Experience with ED or other vegetation dynamics or land models • Experience with lidar and hyperspectral remote sensing • Expertise with scientific programming languages for data analysis such as MATLAB, Python, or R Application Applications are now being accepted and the position will close when filled. The position is a yearly appointment with potential funding and renewal for up to 2-3 years. Applicants should send as one compiled document: 1) CV; 2) one-page statement of research interests; 3) up to three publications and 4) contact information for three references. Please send materials to BOTH Lejo Flores (lejoflo...@boisestate.edu) AND Nancy Glenn, nancygl...@boisestate.edu. Additional Information University: http://www.boisestate.edu/ City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org/ LEAF: http://leaf.boisestate.edu/ BCAL: http://bcal.boisestate.edu/ http://fresc.usgs.gov/
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD) in Remote Sensing Ecosystem Science
The Department of Geosciences at Boise State University currently has an open graduate research assistantship (GRA) starting summer or fall 2016 to study the response of northern peatland ecosystems to increased temperature and elevated atmospheric CO2 with remote sensing. This project is supported by DOE’s SPRUCE experiment. This exciting project will provide the student an opportunity to better understand how a changing climate will affect the vulnerable boreal peatland forest while gaining skills and methods to monitor changes with lidar and optical remote sensing. Seasonal repeat measurements with remote sensing will be made to monitor leaf area, aboveground biomass, canopy heights, and ground inflation/deflation at the SPRUCE experiment. A canopy transmittance model will also be developed. The GRA will have the opportunity to interact with SPRUCE collaborators, present at national meetings, and become part of the Boise State University Boise Center Aerospace Laboratory (BCAL) remote sensing team. We seek a highly qualified student with a strong quantitative science background and eagerness to utilize geospatial tools for ecosystem science. The ideal candidate will have a recent MS degree is ecology, forestry or equivalent nature resources discipline, strong statistics, programming, and geospatial skills. The GRA provides a full PhD stipend, health insurance, and tuition for Boise State University. Boise State is Idaho’s largest university and is a metropolitan research university of distinction situated in the capitol of Idaho. To apply: email a 2-page CV, unofficial transcripts, along with a cover letter explaining your interest to Dr. Nancy Glenn (nancygl...@boisestate.edu). For more information on BCAL: http://bcal.boisestate.edu/ and the DOE SPRUCE experiment: http://mnspruce.ornl.gov/project/overview
[ECOLOG-L] Two Faculty Positions in Human-Environment Systems at Boise State University
Boise State University announces two tenured or tenure-track positions to join existing faculty in our Human-Environment Systems Initiative. These positions are in the new College of Innovation and Design. Please see the full ad here: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/searchcareers/assistant-professor-18/
