Multi-Sensor Fusion towards Better Urban Flood Risk Analysis - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), Natural Resources Canada, is looking for a graduate student (PhD study) for a research project on earth observation for urban flood mapping and risk analysis. The successful applicant will be focused on development of multi-sensor fusion methodology for improvements in urban land surface information extraction, to support urban flood mapping and disaster risk analysis. The student will develop the methodology using high resolution data collected from various sources. The study areas are in Canadian metropolitans. This position is for 1.5- or 2-year term.

The student should pursue opportunities to disseminate research findings through publications in scientific journals.

Work environment

The image processing and methodology development will be conducted at the University of Waterloo.

Intent of the process

Student will be hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) with the purpose to accomplish research and complete a thesis or dissertation. Duration of the RAP for Doctorate Students is 1-3 years. Extensions may be possible.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "A letter of interest including the research concept you propose to include as part of your graduate studies"

Contact information for 3 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

• Have successfully completed a Masters Degree (for a Ph.D. proposal) and have a strong background in high resolution remote sensing image processing, computer programming for methodology development, spatial analysis and remote sensing for dense built-up urban areas, with an interest in urban flood mapping and risk analysis.

• Currently enrolled or will need to enroll in a graduate program at the University of Waterloo.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Prior research as documented with conference presentations or peer-reviewed publications.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English or French

Information on language requirements

Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to program computer codes to facilitate image data processing and analysis, and information extraction,
• Ability to process high resolution satellite images collected from various sources,
• Ability to analyze and integrate geospatial information,
• Ability to demonstrate good writing and oral skills.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Applications should include a Cover Letter (including proposed research concept), CV(including publications and conference attendance if any), and a copy of academic transcripts. Names and contact of references may be requested.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.