5.OPEN: October-December/2024: Postdoctoral Research Associate (SilvaLab)
Project: EMS4D: Multi-Scale Fuel Mapping and Decision Support System for Next Generation Fire Management
We seek a postdoctoral research associate to address key questions in forest fuel mapping and fire management through the integration of active LiDAR remote sensing, field data, and artificial intelligence.
The ideal candidate will have experience in using LiDAR and multi-spectral data to estimate surface and canopy fuel loads in Western US.
Individuals with strong quantitative skills or programming experience (e.g., R, Python) and a desire to expand their knowledge of remote sensing and
machine learning techniques is preferred.
Key responsibilities include leading manuscripts and engaging in workshops with land managers. Experience in publishing research or acquiring funding is desirable.
The associate will be located at the School of Forests, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) at the University of Florida, Gainesville, working under the direction of
Dr. Carlos Silva on the EMS4D project. This project focuses on developing a dynamic, multi-scale ecosystem monitoring system for mapping vegetation fuel load dynamics
in the Western U.S. The research will support fire and fuel management by creating up-to-date fuel load maps and a decision-support tool for land managers.
The position is funded for one year with a salary of $60,000. Based on performance and additional funding, the position may be extended, and the base salary increased.
The preferred start date is Jan 10, 2025.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV by December 1, 2024, to Dr. Silva at c.silva@ufl.edu
4.CLOSED: Feb/2022: Fully-funded PhD position in Forest Phenotyping, Ecophysiology and Lidar Remote Sensing
I am seeking a Ph.D. student interested in working on Forest Phenotyping, Ecophysiology and Lidar Remote Sensing. The successful candidate will join the Forest Biometrics and Remote Sensing lab (Silva Lab) at the School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) - University of Florida (UF) in Fall 2022 and will develop research in collaboration with the Forest Biology Research Cooperative (FBRC) and Cooperative Forest Genetics Research Program (CFGRP). If you’re interested please send an email to Professor Dr. Carlos A.Silva (phd.uf.2022@gmail.com and cc c.silva@ufl.edu) and attach your CV (in English), transcripts (BSc and MSc) and TOEFL score (>80 for international students) by March 1st, 2022.
Here are the specifics about the position:
• 12-months/year Graduate Assistant position (for 4 years)
• ~$22,000 annual salary
• Tuition waiver valued at ~$12,000/year
• Covers 9 credit hours in fall/spring, and 6 credit hours in summer
• Health insurance for $10/month
• Hiring period: August 2022 (Fall)
• 4 years commitment
• Teaching duties expected at least one semester per year
Qualifications:
• Masters’ degree in forestry, remote sensing, natural resources or closely related fields
• Programming skills (R, python and C++)
• TOEFL iBT score > 80 (for international students)
Team:
Dr. Carlos Silva, Dr. Gary Peter and Dr. Tim Martin
• ~$22,000 annual salary
• Tuition waiver valued at ~$12,000/year
• Covers 9 credit hours in fall/spring, and 6 credit hours in summer
• Health insurance for $10/month
• Hiring period: August 2022 (Fall)
• 4 years commitment
• Teaching duties expected at least one semester per year
Qualifications:
• Masters’ degree in forestry, remote sensing, natural resources or closely related fields
• Programming skills (R, python and C++)
• TOEFL iBT score > 80 (for international students)
Team:
Dr. Carlos Silva, Dr. Gary Peter and Dr. Tim Martin
• Programming skills (R, python and C++)
• TOEFL iBT score > 80 (for international students)
Team:
Dr. Carlos Silva, Dr. Gary Peter and Dr. Tim Martin
3.CLOSED: November/2021: Postdoctoral Research Associate (83164)
Project: Forest-Level Examination of Silviculture Effects on Ecosystem Services (ForESEES) through integration of Remote Sensing with Field Experiments
We seek a postdoctoral research associate to address fundamental questions related to pine forest management and ecology through integration of field plot and remotely sensed data. The preferred candidate will have interest in and experience using LiDAR and hyper-/multi-spectral data to estimate tree density, heights, and species composition. Individuals with strong quantitative abilities or programming experience (R, C++) and a desire to learn remote sensing techniques will also be considered. Expectations include leading manuscripts and assisting in proposal development and so experience in publishing research or acquiring funding are also desired.
The associate will be located in the School of Forests, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) at the University of Florida, Gainesville. They will work collaboratively with Drs. Carlos Silva, Eben Broadbent, and Jason Vogel on a larger project to examine the relative production of ecosystem services (e.g., carbon, timber, water, and biodiversity) among forest management regimes.
The position is funded for one-year at $50,000; however, if additional funding is acquired, and based on candidate performance, the timeline and/or base salary could be increased. The preferred start date is January 1st, 2022.
More information can be found at:
https://careers.insidehighered.com/job/2257040/
2.CLOSED: November/2021: Fully-funded PhD position in forest ecology and remote sensing
I am seeking a Ph.D. student interested in working on forest ecology, remote sensing (GEDI, UAV-lidar, TLS..etc), and programming (R and C++). The successful candidate will join the Forest Biometrics and Remote Sensing lab (Silva Lab) at the School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) - University of Florida (UF) in Summer or Fall 2022. If you’re interested please send an email to Professor Dr. Carlos A.Silva (phd_uf2022@outlook.com and cc c.silva@ufl.edu) and attach your CV (in English), transcripts (BSc and MSc) and TOEFL score (>80 for international students) before November 15,2021.
Here are the specifics about the position:
• 12-months/year Graduate Assistant position (for 4 years)
• ~$22,000 annual salary
• Tuition waiver valued at ~$12,000/year
• Covers 9 credit hours in fall/spring, and 6 credit hours in summer
• Health insurance for $10/month
• Hiring period: June/2022 or August 2022
• 4 years commitment
• Teaching duties expected at least one semester per year
Qualifications:
• Masters’ degree in forestry, remote sensing, natural resources or closely related fields
• Programming skills (R and C++)
• TOEFL iBT score > 80 (for international students)
1.CLOSED:June/2021: Fully-funded PhD position in remote sensing of tropical savanna
Are you interested in remote sensing of tropical savanna with UAV-lidar, NASA's GEDI and L8..etc? I'm searching for a new Ph.D. student to join my lab (Silva Lab) at the School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) - University of Florida (UF) in fall 2021 or Spring 2022. If you’re interested please send me your cv (in English) and transcripts (BSc and MSc) before July 1st/2021 (c.silva@ufl.edu).
Here are the specifics about the position:
• 12-months/year Graduate Assistant position (for 4 years)
• ~$22,000 annual salary
• Tuition waiver valued at ~$12,000/year
• Covers 9 credit hours in fall/spring, and 6 credit hours in summer
• Health insurance for $10/month
• 8/1/2021 hire date or 1/1/2022
• 4 years commitment
• Teaching duties expected at least one semester per year
