Postdoctoral Fellow II - Remote Sensing and GeoAI in Natural

Postdoctoral Fellow II - Remote Sensing and GeoAI in Natural Resources and the Environment Requisition ID: 2026-10853 # of Openings: 2 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Quinney College of Agric and Nat Res Department: Environment and Society Advertised Salary: commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits Overview The Department of Environment and Society (ENVS) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for one to two postdoctoral fellow positions supporting existing programs in Geographic Information Science, Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI). The position(s) will have both teaching and research responsibilities, with teaching as the majority of the role. Fellows will have a designated faculty mentor. These full-time, twelve-month positions are based at the USU main campus in Logan, Utah. A remote start prior to relocating may be negotiable. Position length may be negotiable up to two years. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, with excellent benefits. Positions have a start date as early as January 1, 2027 and no later than August 16, 2027. Application review begins 16 November 2026. The application window will remain open, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis, until positions are filled. Non-US citizens are welcome to apply, and J-1 visa sponsorship may be possible. USU will not sponsor H-1B visas for this position. For further information, contact search committee chair and department head Claudia Radel at [email protected]. Responsibilities * Course Instruction: Teach up to 18 credits. Courses will focus on GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial AI at both undergraduate and graduate levels and may be delivered via online, in-person, or in a blended format, with greater weight towards online deliveries. Fellows will step into established courses and supervise a remote sensing and GeoAI capstone course focused on applied, project-based learning in natural resource and environmental applications. Course areas may include intro and advanced GeoAI, applied remote sensing, geospatial programming in Python and R, ethics related to geospatial data, Google Earth Engine, geovisualization techniques, and database management. * Curriculum Development: Update course material as needed to maintain relevancy of curriculum by keeping pace with industry advancements in GIS, remote sensing and geospatial AI. Student Mentoring: Provide academic and research mentorship to a diverse set of students pursuing interests in geospatial fields. Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes student success. * Research: Carry out research-related activities. Contribute to research projects as appropriate across diverse potential units at USU including the Department of Environment and Society, the Department of Wildland Resources, the Ecology Center, and the Utah Water Research Laboratory, among others. Fellows also will have the opportunity to complete, publish, or otherwise advance research from their doctoral work in preparation for future academic or professional... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).