[Coral-List] postdoc opportunity: marine GIS modeling in support of MPA research
Dan Brumbaugh
brumba at amnh.org
Wed Jan 14 12:33:10 EST 2004
Apologies for cross-postings. Please feel free to forward to any
possible candidates. Questions and applications should be directed to
Ned Horning <horning at amnh.org>. Thanks.
DRAFT - anticipated vacancy
MARINE GIS MODELER Post-Doc/Consultant
CENTER FOR BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION, AMNH
The American Museum of Natural History's (AMNH) Center for
Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC) seeks a person with training and
knowledge of the application of remote sensing, Geographic Information
Systems, and GIS modeling for habitat modeling in tropical marine
environments. The Modeler will be expected to assist in development
and implementation of habitat models with staff from the Center for
Biodiversity and Conservation and collaborators at other institutions.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree with a strong grounding in model
development, marine environmental science, and experience in remote
sensing and GIS. The ideal candidate would have a strong background
in species distribution modeling as well as field experience in
tropical coastal and other marine environments. The individual must
work well independently and collaboratively, and have strong writing
and communication skills, including the ability to explain remote
sensing and GIS to conservation practitioners and the public.
Responsibilities and Duties
The position's primary task will entail working with the GIS Program
Manager, Marine Program Manager (and Principle Investigator of the
Bahamas Biocomplexity Project [BBP]; see brief overview:
http://research.amnh.org/biodiversity/center/programs/marine.html),
BBP collaborators, and CBC Director to develop and utilize habitat
models that support further studies on the design of marine protected
areas (MPAs) and MPA networks. Model development will involve the use
of the best available biophysical datasets for the entire Bahamian
archipelago as well as the generation of additional datasets
(especially from satellite imagery) where needed. One of the specific
goals of this work is to be able to predict important nursery habitats
for certain fish and invertebrate species of interest.
Responsibilities will include data management, data processing,
modeling, and visualization (raster, vector, and tabular).
Although the position may initially be offered as a short-term (i.e.,
less than a year) contract, arrangements for full-time postdoc status
(probably 1-2 years) are pending.
Electronic applications, including current curriculum vitae, a
narrative statement of program interests, and full contact information
for three references should be sent to:
Ned Horning
Remote Sensing/GIS Program Manager
horning at amnh.org
American Museum of Natural History
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, N.Y. 10024
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