Postdoctoral Research Associate - Remote Sensing of Harmful Algal Blooms

The Rivero-Calle Lab at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead research on Remote Sensing of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). The role involves developing remote sensing techniques to detect harmful algal blooms in southeastern U.S. coastal waters using a hyperspectral instrument called PhytoPlankton Light Scattering (PPLS) to build optical libraries and create species-specific detection algorithms. Work encompasses laboratory and computational analysis with opportunities for fieldwork collaboration and professional conference presentations. Key responsibilities: data analysis for the research project (70%); publishing results in peer-reviewed venues and presenting findings at scientific conferences (15%); contributing to lab group activities and mentoring graduate students (15%). Required qualifications: a PhD in oceanography, ocean optics, remote sensing, earth sciences, or related discipline; experience in ocean optics or ocean color image processing; practical background with phytoplankton cultures. Preferred: ocean optical instrumentation experience and programming proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or R. Salary: commensurate with experience; minimum postdoctoral salary is $47,476/year. Located on the Skidaway Island campus in Savannah, Georgia. Posted March 10, 2026; open until filled.