Postdoc: Ocean Color Remote Sensing & Water Quality

Job Description
The Optical Oceanography Lab (OOL) at the College of Marine Science, University of South Florida, is offering 1–2 Postdoctoral Scholar positions in optical remote sensing from satellite platforms.

Responsibilities

Support federal and state‑funded research projects involving optical remote sensing of aquatic environments.

Advance the state‑of‑the‑art in algorithm and product development for water quality parameters and benthic properties in optically complex and/or shallow waters, assessment of algal blooms, and quantification of biogeochemical properties in coastal and inland waters.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

PhD degree in optical oceanography, remote sensing, aquatic science, or a closely related field.

Willingness to work with interdisciplinary research teams and motivation to advance science through both independent and collaborative research.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in scholarly creativity and productivity, particularly in ocean color research and applications (e.g., algorithm development, radiative transfer simulations, bio‑optical inversion, atmospheric correction, algal bloom and water quality assessments).

Relevant coding experience (e.g., Python) and prior work applying advanced analytical approaches such as machine learning or Bayesian statistics to satellite remote sensing datasets.

Application Procedure
Submit your application, curriculum vitae, and requested documents through the USF Careers recruitment system.

Cover letter (one page maximum) highlighting your motivation and career goals.

Research statement (two page maximum) describing the focus and impact of your current and planned research.

Curriculum vitae.

Contact information for three referees.

Positions are open until filled. Priority review of applications will begin on August 1, 2026.

Contact
Dr. Brian Barnes, bbarnes4@usf.edu
Dr. Chuanmin Hu, huc@usf.edu

Benefits
Full benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and a range of employee perks and discounts.

Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. The University of South Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants are entitled to request reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

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