The Optical Oceanography Lab of the College of Marine Science at the
University of South Florida (USF) is offering a 2-year Postdoctoral
Scholar position in the field of coastal ocean color research and
applications. We are seeking an outstanding scientist with a recent
doctorate in marine science, remote sensing, or a closely related
field to work on Federal and state funded projects.
Minimum:Doctoral degree in marine science, remote sensing, or
closely related field. Strong programming skills and willingness to
work with interdisciplinary research teams are required.
Preferred:The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in
scholarly productivity in either field research, atmospheric
correction, bio-optical inversion, or inter-disciplinary science.
The successful candidate is expected to make significant
improvements in remote sensing algorithms to assess algal blooms,
optical water quality, and biogeochemical properties in coastal and
inland waters. The successful candidate is also expected to derive
customized and validated data products and apply these products in
addressing inter-disciplinary Earth Science questions.
The position is available immediately, and the 2-year appointment
can be extended, contingent upon satisfactory performance and
funding availability. Salary is commensurable with experience.
The College of Marine Science at USF is a rapidly expanding group
spanning all of the major marine science disciplines. We encourage
interested applicants to review our research programs by visiting
our web site at: http://www.marine.usf.edu. For information
regarding the available position, please contact Dr. Chuanmin Hu,
Professor of Oceanography, 727-553-3987, huc@usf.edu
<mailto:huc@usf.edu>. More information about the OOL can be found at
http://optics.marine.usf.edu.
Apply online at
https://gems.fastmail.usf.edu:4440/psp/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=12337&PostingSeq=1.
Please submit a statement of research interests, a cover letter,
curriculum vitae and contact information for three referees, no
later than 1 April 2017 although the position will remain open until
filled.For disability accommodations, please call (727) 553-3942 at
least five (5) working days in advance of need.
USF is an EO/EA/AA Institution