NC State College of Engineering ยท 11 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Raleigh, NC
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrNC State College of Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the Optical Sensing Lab. The role focuses on advancing remote sensing technologies and environmental optics, driving interdisciplinary research, and contributing to projects under faculty mentorship.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop methodologies for Mueller matrix-based analysis of biological tissues (e.g., plant canopies, post-harvest produce) to assess structural properties such as sugar/starch distribution and necrosis versus healthy tissue states
Investigate polarization metrics in remote sensing under diverse atmospheric/sky conditions to optimize canopy health assessment algorithms
Partner with faculty and researchers across engineering, optics, agriculture, and environmental science to integrate polarization data into predictive models for ecological monitoring or agricultural applications
Co-lead and co-author proposals and institutional seed grants, leveraging experience in securing competitive funding
Help to lead projects and mentor junior researchers
Publish research findings in reputable journals and conferences
Qualification
Required
PhD in Optical Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise in polarimetric imaging, sensor instrumentation and calibration, radiative transfer modeling, and/or statistical data analysis of remote sensing datasets
Preferred
Experience with thermal IR systems, LiDAR, or field deployments for environmental monitoring
Familiarity with interdisciplinary research environments bridging optics with other disciplines
Strong programming skills in Python/MATLAB/GRASP and familiarity with instrument control software (e.g., Internet of Things, computer networking, ARM-based embedded systems, python, assembler, and Linux)
Track record of peer-reviewed journal or conference publications
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
Enhance your career with LEAD courses
Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
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Company
NC State College of Engineering
The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University is a leading research, teaching and outreach engineering and computer science college offering 18 bachelor's, 17 master's and 13 doctoral degree programs, along with 16 online engineering master's degrees.
Founded in 1887
1001-5000 employees
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