We are seeking a skilled Research Assistant to assist with two projects focused on Arctic wildfire mapping and wildfire-induced permafrost thaw data synthesis at the Woodwell Climate Research Center. This position provides an exciting opportunity to significantly advance satellite-based wildfire mapping in Alaska and contribute to assessments of post-fire permafrost thaw carbon emissions. The successful candidate will utilize high-resolution WorldView-3 imagery to enhance current mapping approaches, which typically rely on coarser-resolution Landsat and MODIS data. Leveraging advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques, the candidate will play a critical role in improving the accuracy and effectiveness of wildfire detection and monitoring. Additionally, the candidate will utilize remotely sensed and observational field data in Alaska to enhance understanding of permafrost thaw and thermokarst activity attributed to wildfires.