The Sunny Day Flooding Project is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in satellite remote sensing to join a highly interdisciplinary and community-engaged research project. The researcher will use different satellite platforms – including Sentinel-1 (SAR), Sentinel-2 (optical), Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT), and small-satellite imagery (SAR and optical) – to analyze and monitor floods in coastal regions that occur outside of extreme storms like hurricanes.

The primary goal of this research is to evaluate and enhance the accuracy and reliability of satellite observations for detecting shallow, hyperlocal flooding and to validate these observations with in-situ data and models. The researcher will work closely with Dr. Katherine Anarde (Coastal Engineering, NCSU) to analyze flood sensor data and with Dr. Chao Wang and Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky (Hydrology Remote Sensing, UNC-Chapel Hill) to perform comprehensive analyses of satellite data. 

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and diverse research group across multiple universities dedicated to advancing our understanding of chronic flood hazards and contributing to climate adaptation strategies through innovative remote sensing approaches.

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The candidate must have: 1) a strong background in satellite remote sensing, 2) experience in analysis of geospatial data and time-series data (preferably coastal and hydrological processes); 3) ability to disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications and presentations; 4) ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment; 5) proficiency in programming languages and tools commonly used in remote sensing and geospatial analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, GIS software).

The candidate will have a PhD in Remote Sensing, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.

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