University of Victoria Masters Scholarship in Canada

The opportunity is for a two-year funded Master of Science (MSc) position at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

The successful applicant will join the Remote Sensing & AI Lab in the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria. The selected student will contribute to a research project focused on mapping and quantifying wildfire severity using satellite time series and LiDAR-based three-dimensional forest structure data.

The research will combine dense Landsat time series with airborne and spaceborne LiDAR observations. Through this approach, the project aims to understand how wildfires affect forest structure and examine the relationship between spectral burn severity and structural changes in forests.

To be considered for the University of Victoria Scholarship, you must:

• hold a bachelor's degree in geography, environmental science, forestry, geomatics, earth science, or a related field by Fall 2027.

• have a strong interest in remote sensing, GIS, forest ecology, wildfire science, environmental science, or related areas.

• demonstrate an interest in undertaking graduate-level research involving geospatial data and environmental analysis.

Desirable Technical Skills

Experience in the following areas is desirable:

• Remote sensing.

• LiDAR.

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Python or R programming.

• Google Earth Engine.

• Geospatial data analysis.

• Two years of funding for the MSc position.

• Financial support through research funding and/or teaching assistantships.

• An opportunity to participate in research conducted by the Remote Sensing & AI Lab.

• Practical research experience involving satellite time series and LiDAR data.

• An opportunity to work on wildfire severity and forest structure research.

Send your CV, unofficial transcripts, and research interest statement to:

Dr. Ji Won Suh
Email: jiwonsuh@uvic.ca.

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