Post-Doctoral Research Program: Explore an exciting opportunity in the Watershed and Ecosystem Characterization Division, Ecosystem Condition Branch of the EPA’s Post-Doctoral Research Program. This position involves developing, enhancing, and transitioning national models for forecasting harmful cyanobacteria blooms and seagrass habitat change using satellite data and cutting-edge technologies. The selected candidate will contribute to groundbreaking water quality monitoring projects and collaborate with federal agencies and academic institutions.
Designation: Post-Doctoral Researcher
Research Area: Satellite Water Quality Modeling and Forecasting
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Educational Requirements: Ph.D. in Physical Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
- Preferred Skills: Specialized training or experience in computer languages such as Python, R, or other programming languages
Job Description:
Post-Doctoral Research Program – Satellite Water Quality Modeling and Forecasting
The selected candidate will focus on:
- Developing national models for forecasting freshwater harmful cyanobacteria blooms and seagrass habitat change
- Utilizing Bayesian spatio-temporal methods, machine learning, or neural networks for forecasting
- Working with satellite data from the Cyanobacteria Assessment Network and NASA Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition Program
- Collaborating with federal agencies and academic universities
- Participating in a multidisciplinary team and presenting research findings at scientific conferences and stakeholder engagement meetings
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications within the open period:
- Application Period Open Date: November 14, 2023
- Application Period Close Date: December 13, 2023
Last Date for Apply: 13 December 2023
Table: Project Details
| Project Number | CEMM-11-01-2023-06 |
|---|---|
| Lab/Center/Office | Center for Environmental Measurement & Modeling |
| Division/Branch | Watershed & Ecosystem Characterization Division / Ecosystem Condition Branch |
Table: Research Areas
| Priority Areas |
|---|
| 1) Safe and Sustainable Water Resources – Science of harmful cyanobacteria bloom forecasting. |
- Safe and Sustainable Water Resources – Coastal Community Resilience.
- Safe and Sustainable Water Resources – Nutrient Impacts and Tools to Support Nutrient Criteria Development
- Homeland Security – Behavior, Monitoring, Fate and Effects of Oil and Spill Treating Agents |
Table: Project Duration and Relocation
| Duration of Appointment | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Paid Relocation | Yes |
Scientific Contact/Principal Investigator(s): Blake Schaeffer, schaeffer.blake@epa.gov, 919-541-5571
