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Build the next generation of forest science.

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An archive of SilvaLab postdoctoral and graduate opportunities, plus a direct path for future research inquiries.

Current status

No active calls are listed.

The opportunities below are preserved as an archive. Researchers interested in future openings may contact SilvaLab with a CV and a concise description of their interests.

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Previous calls

Research positions and funded training opportunities.

07Archived

Postdoctoral Research Associate · HurricaneSat4D

AI and multi-source remote sensing for post-hurricane forest assessment

NASA-funded research integrating PlanetScope, GEDI, ICESat-2 and airborne LiDAR to predict and map hurricane damage, support a web analysis platform and develop an open-source R package.

The call sought Python and R experience, machine-learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, and remote sensing expertise. The one-year position listed a $60,000 salary with possible extension.

Original deadline: July 15, 2025
06Archived

Postdoctoral Research Associate · FuelsCraft

LiDAR and fire-behavior modeling for prescribed-fire decisions

ESTCP-funded work developing a wildland-fuel mapping platform and open-source R package for Department of Defense military installations.

The two-year position sought experience in Python, R and C++, with a listed annual salary of $60,000 and possible extension.

Original deadline: July 10, 2025
05Archived

Postdoctoral Research Associate · EMS4D

Multi-scale fuel mapping and decision support for fire management

Research combining active LiDAR, field data and artificial intelligence to map surface and canopy fuel loads and develop a dynamic monitoring system for the western United States.

The call emphasized quantitative programming, manuscript leadership and engagement with land managers. The one-year appointment listed a $60,000 salary.

Original deadline: December 1, 2024
04Archived

Fully funded Ph.D. position · Forest phenotyping

Forest phenotyping, ecophysiology and LiDAR remote sensing

A four-year graduate-assistant position developed with the Forest Biology Research Cooperative and Cooperative Forest Genetics Research Program at the University of Florida.

The call requested a relevant master's degree, R, Python and C++ skills, and a TOEFL iBT score above 80 for international students. Funding included stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance support.

Original deadline: March 1, 2022
03Archived

Postdoctoral Research Associate · ForESEES

Silviculture effects on forest ecosystem services

Research integrating field plots with LiDAR and hyper- or multispectral observations to examine carbon, timber, water and biodiversity among forest-management regimes.

The collaborative position involved Carlos Silva, Eben Broadbent and Jason Vogel and sought quantitative and publication experience. The one-year appointment listed a $50,000 salary.

Preferred start date was January 1, 2022
02Archived

Fully funded Ph.D. position · Forest ecology and remote sensing

GEDI, UAV-LiDAR, TLS and scientific programming

A four-year University of Florida graduate-assistant position focused on forest ecology, remote sensing and programming in R and C++.

The call included a stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance support and teaching duties, with a relevant master's degree and TOEFL score above 80 required for international candidates.

Original deadline: November 15, 2021
01Archived

Fully funded Ph.D. position · Remote sensing of tropical savanna

UAV-LiDAR, NASA GEDI and Landsat observations

A four-year graduate-assistant opportunity at the University of Florida focused on remote sensing of tropical savannas and quantitative forest science.

The original offer included a stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance support and teaching responsibilities, with entry planned for fall 2021 or spring 2022.

Original deadline: July 1, 2021

Future inquiries

Interested in joining SilvaLab?

Send a short introduction, your current research interests and curriculum vitae. Mention the methods, ecosystems or SilvaLab projects most closely connected to your goals.

c.silva@ufl.edu