Jobs:Job-01041

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Oceanographer, USGS, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, California, United States
Apply before: 24 October 2019


The USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center in Santa Cruz, California is recruiting a term (non-permanent, renewable up to four years) GS-13 Oceanographer. This is a PhD-level position that will contribute to studies of coastal change through advancements in artificial intelligence. The specific duties will include:
  • Serve as a technical expert and authoritative source of consultation in the development and application of artificial intelligence techniques, including deep learning, to scientific studies of coastal zone with a focus on patterns and causes of geomorphologic change.
  • Develop novel techniques for the analysis of remotely sensed imagery and associated products of coastal zones before and after the effects of large storms to characterize the patterns and causes of coastal change.
  • Lead the development, assessment and implementation of autonomous analysis techniques of geologic substrates, including seafloor and river bottom type and sediment grain size, using both acoustic and optical data sources.
  • Disseminate results through the authoring and data releases and peer-reviewed publications.

Of interest for:
  • Coastal Working Group
  • Marine Working Group