Opportunities

Graduate Students

The PIE lab recruits graduate students through the Geography Department at the University of California Santa Barbara. I highly encourage interested students to explore the "How to Apply" section on the department's website for more information about departmental norms and requirements. Student recruitment happens in the fall quarter and current graduate students typically host an information session for interested candidates.

If you are interested in joining the lab, I encourage you to reach out to me to discuss current opportunities. Successful candidates are typically able to articulate why they are interested in the PIE lab and how their background and interests align with our research focus. Please reach out after October 1st to align with the application timeline, unless you are applying for an NSF GRFP and would like to discuss proposal ideas.

Funding

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow (GRFP)
Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology Award (FINESST)
UCSB Geography Student Financial Support (link)
UCSB Graduate Division Financial Support (link)

Postdoctoral Scholars

The PIE lab recruits postdoctoral scholars through the Geography Department at the University of California Santa Barbara. Applications are on a rolling basis pending funding availability.

I will do my best to keep this page updated with current opportunities and I am not currently recruiting. However, interested canidates are encouraged to explore the potential funding opportunies listed below and reach out if you would like to work on a proposal together. You are also welcome to reach out to discuss potential opportunities.

Funding

National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships (link)
University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (UC PPFP)
NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) — this only funds postdocs at NASA centers, included here as a resource

Collaborations

The PIE lab is interested in building new collaborations with researchers at other universities, government partnerships, industry professionals, and non-profits. Our work focuses on utilizing existing and developing new remote sensing methods for evaluating ecosystem health. We leverage high-spectral-spatial-temporal data to gain new insights on the resiliency of ecosystems in a changing climate. See the research pages for more details on current research themes, although this is a non-comprehensive list.

If you are interested in working with us, please reach out to me to discuss potential pathways and funding opportunities.