Grant-Funded Researcher (A) - Remote Sensing and Vegetation Ecology

(Level A) $95,053 - $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

A full time, fixed term position for 2 years.

The Grant-Funded Researcher role is to work on two separate but related projects of using Earth observation to measure vegetation responses to global change. The first project, SA EcoMap, is supported by SmartSat CRC. SA EcoMap will investigate the usage of hyperspectral remote sensing with UAV LiDAR to examine differential vegetation recovery from bushfire.
The second project, sponsored by the ARC, will examine the impact of rising temperatures on reducing tropical forest canopy leaf area.

The successful applicant will be based at the North Terrace campus of the University of Adelaide. There will be opportunity for field work throughout the project, and collaboration with investigators at TERN and James Cook University.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline and extensive research experience in the area of remote sensing and vegetation ecology.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of remote sensing, statistics/machine learning, and programming analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in the remote sensing of vegetation, including leading research and overseeing postgraduate and honours students where applicable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across disciplines.
• High level organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage workload within a busy environment to meet competing deadlines.
• Track record of quality publications (or preprints) relative to opportunity and evidence of being involved in professional activities related to research.

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 The University of Adelaide, Australia’s third-oldest university and a proud member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8), is located in Adelaide, ranked the tenth most liveable city in the world. Nestled in the stunning landscapes of South Australia, this vibrant city offers an exceptional quality of life. With its relaxed pace, safety, clean air, and easy accessibility, Adelaide, home to around 1.4 million residents, is perfectly positioned between beautiful beaches and scenic hills, making it an ideal place to live and work.

 The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

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