Careers @ MSU

Position Summary

Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds, pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. 

The Michigan State University department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences and the Center for Global Change and Earth Observation invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Professor David Roy’s lab (https://sites.google.com/view/msu-roy-lab/home) to begin as soon as possible. The position is in support of 5-year US federally funded research to undertake quantitative remote sensing research, including manipulation and processing of terrestrial satellite data, and the opportunity to participate with the USGS/NASA Landsat Science Team working on the next Landsat mission. Qualified candidates will have experience with satellite data processing, computer programming, and published research in the peer reviewed literature. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -geography or related field

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate is required to have a PhD with a quantitative background, at least three years computer programming experience, and at least one first authored publication in the peer reviewed remote sensing literature and an interest in remote sensing research. 

Desired Qualifications

At least three years experience using satellite data. Good oral and written communication and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a research team. Willingness to continue to write research articles. Coding in a Linux environment. Coding in R and Python. Deep learning experience.  Terrestrial remote sensing research experience using time series.

Required Application Materials

The application should include (i) a short cover letter, (ii) a full current CV; (iii) the names, positions, and contact information for three referees; and (iv) one or two published journal manuscripts with primary authorship by the applicant.  

Special Instructions

If you have questions about this position, please contact Dr. David Roy (roydavi1@msu.edu).

Review of Applications Begins On

04/16/2026

MSU Statement

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