Employment Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow & Research Assistant at Qatar University
Dear All,
Greetings! There are employment opportunities at Qatar University for a Postdoctoral Fellow and up to two Research Assistants to join my research team. I am looking for talented researchers with expertise in R, C++, Google Earth Engine, and remote sensing, with a focus on vegetation modeling.
Applicant Requirements:
For the postdoctoral position, a Ph.D. is required. For the research assistant position, a master’s degree is sufficient. Your degree must be in environmental science or related sciences.
• Proven track record of publications in Q1-ranked journals; and
• Having at least 3 years of academic OR industry working experience outside Iran is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct advanced vegetation modeling using correlative and mechanistic methods.
• Collect trait data for hundreds of plant species to support joint species distribution modeling.
• Develop an interactive online platform to showcase project results, including dynamic maps with filtering options for various parameters.
• Conduct field-based plantation experiments informed by modeling results.
• Perform other global-scale studies of Earth systems (e.g., floods, fires, landslides,...) using time-series data, Google Earth Engine, and remote sensing techniques.
Performance Expectations: The successful candidate is expected to publish two Q1-ranked journal articles annually.
Application Details: If you meet the outlined requirements and are confident in your ability to contribute to this project, please submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via email to "
[email protected]" by 15 January 2025, 11:59 PM Doha Time.
Email Subject Line:
• EOI: Postdoc OR Research Assistant
Email Content:
• Briefly highlight your relevant skills and experiences aligned with the project's objectives.
• Attach your CV to the email.
Additional Information:
• Contract Duration: Initial contract of one year (three-month probation), with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years, based on performance and project needs.
• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and expertise (Approximately $4,000 USD or more per month, tax-free).
I look forward to receiving your applications.
Best regards,
Dr. Farzin Shabani
Qatar University