Careers Job Description
General Description
The Optical Remote Sensing Laboratory of the City College of the City University of New York (CCNY) invites applicants for a Post-doc/Research Associate position in Optical Sensing of the Marine Environment. Candidates with an expertise in satellite Ocean Color (OC) data processing, OC calibration/validation, atmospheric correction and development of algorithms for the retrieval of water properties are welcome. Familiarity with the vector radiative transfer of a coupled ocean/atmosphere system is very advantageous. Experience with field measurements of water parameters and/or instrument design is a significant plus.
The successful candidate will participate in several projects which include development of advanced algorithms for the retrieval of water properties, particle characteristics from polarimetric and hyperspectral data for the PACE mission, data analysis for OC (MODIS, VIIRS, OLCI) and high spatial resolution (Landsat-8 OLI and Sentinel-2 MSI) satellite sensors, AERONET-OC, field experiments from the ships, ocean platforms and helicopters with the state of the art multi- and hyperspectral imagers in un-polarized and polarized modes and other sophisticated optical instruments, characterization of the ocean-atmosphere interface and detection of algal blooms.
Other Duties
Student mentoring in the above areas, participation in laboratory experiments and field cruises, preparation of manuscripts, reports, and proposals for external funding will be also part of the assignment.
Qualifications
A PhD in Physics, Engineering or related scientific field. A combination of experimental and theoretical experience in the area of marine optics, strong simulation skills are required as is the ability to work and interact within a research team.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Electrical Engineering
Full Time
$50,000.00 - $75,000.00
Mar 06, 2023 (Or Until Filled)