[Jpjobs] Postdoctoral Position, Stony Brook University

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Postdoctoral Position, Stony Brook University (http://bit.ly/1e9nJIt)

A postdoctoral position will be available, starting on or after July  
1, 2014, in the Department of Ecology & Evolution at Stony Brook  
University, Stony Brook, NY. This post-doc will be part of a project  
titled: "The use of Quantitative Geography to Predict Population  
Tipping Points for Colonial Seabirds"; this postdoctoral researcher  
will be one member of a team of researchers working to integrate  
satellite imagery with statistical and mathematical models of seabird  
colony formation. The primary responsibility of this position is the  
development of automated methods for detecting and censusing penguin  
colonies in high resolution commercial satellite imagery, although  
additional ecohydrological modeling studies may be pursued depending  
on interest. Ideal applicants will have completed their Ph.D. in  
geography, remote sensing, or earth sciences and have extensive  
experience with remote sensing imagery and geographic modelling. R  
programming skills, experience with ArcGIS and spatial analyses, and  
experience with terrain modelling would be beneficial but are not  
required. This position will require close collaboration with a  
graduate student and another post-doc working on mathematical  
modeling, as well as mentorship of undergraduate and high school  
researchers, so strong communication skills with non-remote sensing  
specialists is essential. Members of groups under-represented in  
ecology are particularly encouraged to apply.  Applications should be  
received by May 3, 2014.  Applicants should send a curriculum vitae  
and a letter describing their research experience and computational  
skills to:

Dr. Heather J. Lynch
Department of Ecology & Evolution
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY  11794-5245
Email: heather.lynch at stonybrook.edu Phone: 631-632-9508

At least two letters of recommendation will be requested of candidates  
selected for interview, so please include contact information for  
references in your cover letter.

Web: http://lynchlab.com

Stony Brook University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.