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The Meng Lab (https://my.vanderbilt.edu/lin-meng/) at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral scholars interested in global change ecology using remote sensing, in situ observation, and modeling.
Research in the Meng Lab focuses on the study of various aspects and processes related to ecosystem processes under climate change at the macroscale (regional to continental), with a particular emphasis on vegetation dynamics in urban systems. Successful candidates will engage in a variety of ongoing projects, offering thematic flexibility in their research focus. Specific areas of interest include:
1. Phenology changes and modeling;
2. Vegetation-climate feedback;
3. Urban ecosystems for climate adaptation.
The positions are available immediately. Target start date for the position is flexible, but ideally would start in the Spring 2025. The Meng Lab is committed to strong post-doctoral mentoring, career and professional development. This is full-time 1-year position that can be renewed annually depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
Minimum Qualifications --A Ph.D. in environmental science, ecology, geography, remote sensing, meteorology, natural resource/forestry, or a closely related relevant area by the time of appointment. --Strong geospatial analysis and programming skills (e.g., R, Python, Google Earth Engine). --Expertise in analysis of large remote sensing data sets applied to forest ecology or ecosystem process studies, statistical and visualization skills, and integration of multiple datasets. --Strong oral and written communication skills including demonstrated technical writing capabilities to efficiently organize scientific findings for peer-reviewed publication and presentation. --Ability to conduct research independently while maintaining and developing collaborations within an interdisciplinary team. |