Deadline: 19 August 2016
The Global Observation of Forest and Land Cover Dynamics (GOFC-GOLD) Program invites applicants for its fifth Data Initiative, an advanced training on access, management, use and application of earth observation data, tools and methods during October 10 – 14 2016 in Chonburi province, Thailand.
GOFC-GOLD is a coordinated international program designed to provide ongoing space-based and in-situ observations of forests and other land cover. These observations are intended to support sustainable management of natural resources and to help provide a better understanding of the terrestrial carbon budget.
The Data Initiative training sessions will provide capacity building in support of the GOFC-GOLD Regional Networks, which serve to improve access to, and use of, the remotely sensed Earth observations around the world.
Eligibility Criteria
- The training program is designed for young scientists who are associated with the GOFC-GOLD regional networks, especially in South East Asia, although other scientists are welcome to submit a request to become a Fellow.
- The selected Fellows will need to be prepared for a very specific technical level of training. To be qualified, a candidate must be:
- a specialist with advanced degrees in natural sciences or resource management,
- a young or mid-career scientist and technical expert, or
- an advanced PhD student. Solid working knowledge of the English language (reading, writing, speaking) is critical. Experience with spatial data analysis and management of large datasets is strongly preferred.
How to Apply
- The CV and Letter of Interest should be submitted as two attachments, in pdf or MSWord Format.
- The application should be submitted electronically via email with the following words in the subject line: FAMILY NAME: application for 2016 Data Initiative.
Eligible Countries
Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
For more information, please visit GOFC-GOLD Program.