Dr. Saber E. Brasher
Applications are invited for a research assistant (RA) position (starting Fall 2024) in the Department of Geography at Oklahoma State University to work in the HydRA (Hydroclimate and EnviRonmental Adaptation) lab led by Dr. Saber E. Brasher. The candidate can also expect to work closely with Dr. Hamed Gholizadeh.
The overall goals are of the project are to: (1) develop models for remote sensing of invasive plants in grassland ecosystems, (2) identify climatic controls and atmospheric situations conducive to invasive plants spread and establishment, and (3) identify habitats vulnerable to biological invasions under future climate scenarios using species distribution models (SDM). This assistantship will be focused on the climatic elements of the project, which will involve compiling/analyzing historical and projected climate data, synoptic methods in climatology, and incorporating down-scaled climate model output into SDMs.
Students interested/ trained in topics such as Synoptic Climatology/ Meteorology, Atmospheric Dynamics, Hydroclimate, Climate Change, and Remote sensing are encouraged to apply. The position offers a stipend (for two years) and a tuition waiver. Additional support would be sought for interested PhD applicants.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a background that includes:
- A BS or MS degree in Atmospheric Science or Environmental Science/ Physical Geography/ Remote Sensing/ an adjacent discipline (with coursework in climatology, meteorology, or hydrology, etc.)
- Proficiency in a scientific programming language (e.g., R, Python)
- Prior courses in math (statistics/ calculus) and/or physics
- Attention to detail in written/oral communications and data handling
- Strong work ethic, readiness to learn, and excitement to collaborate with others
Contact
Applicant’s should email Dr. Saber E. Brasher with a CV, unofficial transcripts, and a research statement.
Email: saber.brasher@okstate.edu