Postdoctoral Scientist
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The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Indiana University invites applicants for a postdoctoral research position under the supervision of Dr. Douglas Edmonds and Dr. Brian Yanites. The successful candidate will contribute to recently funded NSF grant focused on understanding the impact of tree throw on hillslope sediment transport and evolution. The postdoc will be expected to develop a machine learning model to identify the topographic signature of tree throws in lidar data and use the model to understand climatic and geologic controls on tree throw production. Additional work could include using a dronebased lidar to field map tree throws and developing landscape evolution models to quantify how tree throw impacts landscape form. The position is for one year with the opportunity of renewal depending on progress and funding availability. The expected start date is June 1 2023 but is negotiable. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age ethnicity color race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status national origin disability status or protected veteran status. The College of Arts & Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse inclusive and equitable community of students and scholars.
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