Apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Carleton University

Dr. Koreen Millard and Dr. Scott Mitchell in the department of Geography and Environmental Science, Carleton University are looking to hire a highly motivated academic professional to fill a dual role of pedagogical development of remote sensing courseware (approx. 75% time), and acting as a research manager across a variety of earth observation projects (approx. 25% time). The position was recently funded through a Canadian Space Agency project to address gaps in training and skills and develop pedagogical materials in remote sensing. Depending on the background and wishes of the successful applicant this work could be structured as a postdoctoral fellowship or a research associate.

Salary is negotiable based on background and length of term; funds are in place for starting annual salaries in the range of $50 000 – $65 000 for at least 2 years, plus separate travel / conference allocations.

Eligibility

Doctoral or Master’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, or related field, with extensive experience in remote sensing
Experience in developing and delivering course materials (e.g. as a teaching assistant or lecturer, or alternative exposure to teaching or learning development)
Commitment to enhancing the training of earth observation through research-informed pedagogical development
Demonstrated high quality peer-reviewed publications
Proficiency with coding/scripting in R and/or Python
Excellent written and oral communication in English
Ability to work well both in a team and independently

Requirements

Experience with Google Earth Engine or other cloud-based remote sensing platforms
Experience with airborne LiDAR and/or Synthetic Aperture Radar and/or InSAR
Excellent time management skills
More advanced teaching / learning development / pedagogical experience
Comfort working with open coding/open access principles
Previous experience managing research or projects