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University of Florida

Postdoctoral Research Associate: GeoAI and Remote Sensing for Invasive Species E

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635

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Employer Industry: Higher Education and Research

Why consider this job opportunity:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Comprehensive benefits package included

Opportunity to lead innovative research on invasive species using cutting‑edge technology

Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams and renowned experts

Chance to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in a dynamic lab setting

Located in Gainesville, Florida, offering a vibrant community with year‑round outdoor activities

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

Design and lead remote sensing data acquisition campaigns using various platforms, including UAVs and satellite imagery

Develop and apply advanced machine learning and deep learning models for analyzing multi‑sensor data

Create analytical workflows to distinguish invasive species from co‑occurring grass species

Integrate remote sensing‑derived products with ecological data to model invasion dynamics

Collaborate with project partners and lead the preparation of high‑impact publications

What is Required (Qualifications):

A Ph.D. (by the start date) in Remote Sensing, Geography, Biology, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a closely related field

Demonstrated expertise in processing and analyzing remote sensing data, with experience in hyperspectral and/or Lidar preferred

Strong proficiency in programming, particularly in Python and GEE for geospatial analysis

Experience with machine learning/deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

A track record of first‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience in plant ecology, invasion science, or agronomy

Specific expertise in reflectance spectroscopy and chemometrics for vegetation analysis

Strong background in GeoAI, computer vision, and data fusion techniques

Experience designing UAV‑based remote sensing campaigns

Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team

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