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May 22, 2008

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PhD Scholarship and Postdoctoral Fellow Positions Available
University of Texas San Antonio
Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics

Position Open Until Filled

For further information, please contact:
Steve Ackley
Phone: 210-458-6793
Email: Stephen.ackley@utsa.edu

Or Hongjie Xie
Phone: 210-458-5445
Email: hongjie.xie@utsa.edu

Or visit the Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics at: http://www.utsa.edu/LRSG/

The Department of Geological Sciences and Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics at the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral fellow and a PhD scholarship in remote sensing, spatial analysis, and modeling of Antarctic sea ice. The
project is funded by the new NASA research project “Antarctic Sea Ice Thickness from Space: Validating Estimates from the Laser and Radar
Satellite Altimeters with Ship-Based Measurements.”

Both positions have the possibility to participate in field experiments. Each will be part of a multi-disciplinary research team of collaborators
working on the characterization of sea ice thickness and extent, snow-ice interface temperature, ice concentration, sea ice related bio-geochemistry and ecosystems from both satellite remote sensing and in situ measurements, as well as ice, ocean, and atmosphere interaction and modeling. Satellite data to be used includes, but is not limited to, ICESat, AMSR-E, RADARSAT, MODIS, EnviSAT, and QuikSCAT.

Candidates for the PhD scholarship must hold a Master’s or equivalent degree in science (remote sensing, geophysics, physical geography, or
geology). Candidates for the Postdoctoral position must hold a PhD degree in science or engineering (remote sensing, geophysics,
atmosphere, civil engineering). For both positions candidates should have a strong background in research, image processing and analysis, and
spatial data analysis. Strong programming skills and modeling experiences are a plus. The advisors to this position expect a general
interest in climate studies and the Antarctic. Applicants must have good written and verbal communication skills.

To apply, please email an application to Professors Ackley and Xie, including:
1) A short description of qualifications and research interests
2) A curriculum vita that provides relevant academic, employment, and personal details
3) Authorized transcripts of course work and authorized copies of university diplomas and degrees, all translated into English
4) Three letters of support from previous employers or supervisors
5) English proficiency certification, if applicable
6) For the postdoctoral position, at least one peer-reviewed journal publication relative to the research project is required.

The position is available immediately and will be open until it is filled. The PhD candidate will be required to apply for enrollment as a
PhD student at the Environmental Science and Engineering PhD program at UTSA. Please mention this PhD scholarship announcement in your graduate school application and notify the advisors, by email, of your application.

For further information, please contact:
Steve Ackley
Phone: 210-458-6793
Email Stephen.ackley@utsa.edu

Or:
Hongjie Xie
Phone: 210-458-5445
Email: hongjie.xie@utsa.edu

Or visit the Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics at: http://www.utsa.edu/LRSG/

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