Postdoctoral Scientist


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Position Details

Title Postdoctoral Scientist
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Position Summary The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Indiana University invites applicants for a post‐doctoral research position under the supervision of Dr. Douglas Edmonds and Dr. Brian Yanites. The successful candidate will contribute to recently funded NSF grant focused on understanding the impact of tree throw on hillslope sediment transport and evolution. The postdoc will be expected to develop a machine learning model to identify the topographic signature of tree throws in lidar data and use the model to understand climatic and geologic controls on tree throw production. Additional work could include using a drone-based lidar to field map tree throws, and developing landscape evolution models to quantify how tree throw impacts landscape form.
The position is for one year, with the opportunity of renewal depending on progress and funding availability. The expected start date is June 1, 2023, but is negotiable.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
The College of Arts & Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.
Basic Qualifications A Ph.D. by time of appointment in data science, geology (or earth science equivalent), geography, engineering or related field is required.
Department Contact for Questions Dr. Brian Yanites (byanites@indiana.edu) or Dr. Douglas Edmonds (edmondsd@indiana.edu)
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Special Instructions To apply, please submit a letter of application, statement of research, CV, and contact information for three referees to https://ndiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/14290.
For Best Consideration Date 01/09/2023
Expected Start Date 06/01/2023
OAA # IU-100143-2022

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