Research Technician

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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The Pavelsky lab is seeking a research technician with expertise in analysis of radar satellite imagery and other related datasets to conduct scientific analysis related to ghost forest formation in the Eastern United States as part of a NASA-funded project.

The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences ( EMES) and the Institute of Marine Sciences at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges.

This position will involve substantial analysis of remotely sensed imagery, including data from the Sentinel 1 satellites, as well information on land cover, hydrography, and flow control structures. The successful candidate will use Sentinel 1 data to produce validated measurements of inundation frequency in coastal forests and will combine those data with ancillary datasets to provide projections of where flow control structures might help to mitigate saltwater intrusion along channels. It will involve writing code to analyze data; writing scientific papers; and presenting research at national and international meetings.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Must have ability to program fluently in at least one common scientific programming language such as Python, R, Javascript, or Matlab. Must have experience in analyzing remotely sensed imagery or other large geospatial datasets.

Experience working in high performance computing environments. Understanding of satellite radar imaging.

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