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Open post-Doc position

Post-Doc position in hyperspectral remote sensing for forest trait retrievals and biodiversity estimation at the University of Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy

Job description
A Post-Doc position under the supervision of Prof. Micol Rossini is available at the remote sensing of environmental dynamics lab, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Milano Bicocca.
The position is related to the Project “Development and test of algorithm for vegetation functional parameter retrieval from PRISMA in agro-forestry” funded by the Italian Space Agency.

Subject description
The objective of this position is to capitalise on newly available Earth Observation data sources offering complementary spatial resolutions, wide spectral ranges and revisit capabilities to advance the capability to monitor biodiversity changes from space.
In particular, the main aim of the project is to develop a PRISMA data processing chain for the generation of Earth Observation products related to plant functional traits from PRISMA reflectance data and the exploitation of plant trait maps to generate products related to functional diversity.

Important tasks are to:
➢ develop algorithms for the retrieval of plant traits (e.g. leaf and canopy pigment content, leaf and canopy water content, leaf and canopy nitrogen content, leaf area index) from PRISMA reflectance data through machine learning algorithms and radiative transfer models;
➢ create plant trait maps and validate them in forest ecosystems;
➢ apply multivariate and machine learning methods to estimate functional diversity based on a combination of leaf and canopy traits;
➢ investigate possible integration with other earth observation (EO) products;
➢ evaluate the value of the products generated by PRISMA data in the context of forest biodiversity monitoring

Work duties
The work is carried out together with a team of remote sensing expertise within the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, and in close collaboration with remote sensing researchers within the project belonging to the following institutions:

  • CNR-IREA, Council of National research, Institute for Electromagnetic Sensing of the Environment (Dr. Mirco Boschetti)
  • CNR-IMAA, Council of National research, Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis (Dr. Stefano Pignatti)
  • University of Tuscia, Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences (Prof. Raffaele Casa)
  • ITC-NRS, Faculty of Geo-Information Sciences and earth Observation, Department of natural Resources (Prof. Darvishzadeh Varchehi Roshanack)

Applicants must have

  • Basic university education in technical or natural science with a large component of geomatics (GIS, remote sensing)
  • PhD with specialization in optical remote sensing of vegetation
  • Good experience in computer programming
  • Experience in data analysis (time series analysis, statistics, numerical analysis, etc.)
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English (C1 level- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFRL)
  • Experience within applications towards plant science / ecology / biodiversity

Additional assessment criteria:

  • Publications in international conference and peer-reviewed journals
  • Other documented communication skills
  • Documented previous work, courses or summer schools in remote sensing field

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the group.

This is a full time position (40 hours/week) available for one year, from July 2022 to June 2023 (extendable). The salary is within a range of 25-30000 EUR per year, according to experience and skills, corresponding to approximately 1500-1700 EUR monthly net income.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send inquiries and applications (CV, letter of motivation and the contact of two references) to Prof. Micol Rossini (micol.rossini@unimib.it).

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Contributions presented at the AIT2021 conference

You can see the videos of the contributions presented at the X AIT Conference “Planet Care From Space” on our YouTube Channel

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Happy holidays!

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THE COPERNICUS GREEN REVOLUTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Politecnico di Milano proposes the new edition of the doctoral course “The Copernicus green revolution for sustainable development”

This transdisciplinary doctoral course introduces the next generation of European professionals and researchers to Copernicus potentialities in many different fields.

All the information following this link:

https://www11.ceda.polimi.it/schedaincarico/schedaincarico/controller/scheda_pubblica/SchedaPublic.do?&evn_default=evento&c_classe=769032

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Application for the role Earth Observation Science Support Specialist

Serco Europe Jobs:

A new opportunity of Earth Observation Science Support Specialist in Frascati

Please, note that this is a fixed-term contract from 01/02/2022 to 31/12/2022.

More information following this link: https://jobsearch.serco.eu/jobs/job/Earth-Observation-Science-Support-Specialist/7803

Closing Date 16 December, 2021

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European Journal of Remote Sensing

Planet Care from Space – Call for Papers

The Special Issue “Planet Care from Space“, based on the 10th AIT 2021 International Conference, has been created and is ready to collect papers.

The authors can go to the Call for Paper webpage following this link: https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issues/planet-care-space/?utm_source=TFO&utm_medium=cms&utm_campaign=JPG15743.

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D-SITE: Drones – Systems of Information on culTural hEritage

International Conference meeting
16th-18th June 2022, Pavia, Italy

We are pleased to announce the new call of the international conference  D-SITE Drones – Systems of Information on culTural hEritage, which will be held in Pavia (Italy) the next 16th, 17th and 18th June 2022.

Researchers, Professors or PhD students, who work in research projects that deal with heritage documentation activities conducted through the use of drones, are invited to participate in the event.

Please visit the event’s web page to find more information on the topics of the conference and on how to send the paper: https://www.dsiteconference.com.

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Specializing Master’s programme in “Climate Change: adaptation and mitigation solutions”

The third edition of the 2nd level Specializing Master’s programme in “Climate Change: adaptation and mitigation solutions” represents a unique opportunity for young graduates and professionals with a scientific and/or technical background to:

  1. acquire a full understanding of the dynamics underpinning the ongoing global warming and the decarbonization process in key sectors (e.g. energy, transport, agriculture) and explore how to apply these solutions in real-world situations;
  2. profit from a think-tank environment promoting the exchange of ideas and expertise with researchers from top-level universities and top managers from the private sector;
  3. gain practical experiences in a well-established network of outstanding companies engaged in production & processing, and service-provision.

Deadline:October 22nd 2021 at 1 pm (italian time)

It is worth to have a look at the informative webinar scheduled on October 14, 2021 at 5.30 p.m (Italian time), to participate register at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/CjsNT5pGyq 

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“Planet Care from Space” has been published

The second Volume of the series “Trends in earth observation” has been published

Planet Care from Space

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ISPRS Congress deadline for paper submission

ISPRS Congress 2022 in Nice in will now happen in June 2022 (6-11) www.isprs2022-nice.com

The deadline for paper and abstract submission is January,10,2022 10, 2022