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Postdoctoral Scholar - Photon Informed Ecology Lab

UC Santa Barbara

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Overview

Posted

6 months ago

Compensation

$69,073 - $80,000

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Status

Unclear

Location

Santa Barbara, CA, US

Education Level

PhD/Doctorate

Seniority

Not specified

Category

GIS & Geospatial Analysis

Skills

Remote Sensing

The UC Santa Barbara Department of Geography invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position with the Photon Informed Ecology Lab. The scholar will conduct research at the intersection of remote sensing, ecosystem science, and climate-ecosystem interactions, focusing on multi-scale observations of ecosystem carbon and water fluxes. Work involves analyzing vegetation stress, developing remote sensing methods, and applying findings to environmental decision-making and water resource management. Required Qualifications: PhD in Earth Systems Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, or related field by June 1, 2026; valid US driver's license for fieldwork at Sedgwick Reserve. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with proximal remote sensing data collection, field research, or satellite/airborne data analysis; knowledge of carbon-water coupling, vegetation physiology, or drought impacts; strong writing and communication skills; student mentoring experience. Salary: $69,073-$80,000 (100% time, 2-year position). Application deadline: May 1, 2026.

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