Postdoctoral Fellow - 529151
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
Pay Grade/Pay Range:
Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization:
750502 - Global Water Security Center
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary:
The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.
Additional Department Summary:
The Global Water Security Center (GWSC) at the University of Alabama and the Climate Measurements Center of Excellence (CMEC), physically sited at the University of Vermont, seek a water-focused scientist or engineer for a new Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Water Metrics. Co-located with GWSC, an applied research and operational center commissioned to respond to our nation’s need for water and environmental security insights, and will learn from and build on GWSC’s expertise in interdisciplinary research to operations.
The position will join the interdisciplinary CMEC team focused on developing standardized frameworks, methods, and measurements to assess climate change impacts. It selects, implements, and evaluates a wide range of precipitation and surface water metrics. The project will involve both reviewing and writing up potential metrics and working with large datasets to conduct both spatial and temporal analysis of selected metrics.
This is a one year position renewable for up to three years. Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of external funding derived from research programs or specific projects.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in any type of Environmental Science, hydrology, geography, or water-related field. Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.
Skills and Knowledge:
Knowledge and understanding of water data; managing and analyzing large, multi-dimensional datasets; spatial and temporal statistics. Knowledgeable in climate change science. Demonstrable knowledge in a programming language or languages often applied to environmental datasets; examples could include R, Python, MATLAB, or other GIScience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with group members. Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Self-starter. Ability to brainstorm and creatively analyze datasets. Ability and readiness to work closely with researchers across a range of disciplines to analyze water, weather, and climate data.
Background Investigation Statement:
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization:
750502 - Global Water Security Center
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary:
The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.
Additional Department Summary:
The Global Water Security Center (GWSC) at the University of Alabama and the Climate Measurements Center of Excellence (CMEC), physically sited at the University of Vermont, seek a water-focused scientist or engineer for a new Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Water Metrics. Co-located with GWSC, an applied research and operational center commissioned to respond to our nation’s need for water and environmental security insights, and will learn from and build on GWSC’s expertise in interdisciplinary research to operations.
The position will join the interdisciplinary CMEC team focused on developing standardized frameworks, methods, and measurements to assess climate change impacts. It selects, implements, and evaluates a wide range of precipitation and surface water metrics. The project will involve both reviewing and writing up potential metrics and working with large datasets to conduct both spatial and temporal analysis of selected metrics.
This is a one year position renewable for up to three years. Continuation in this position is contingent upon availability of external funding derived from research programs or specific projects.
Required Department Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in any type of Environmental Science, hydrology, geography, or water-related field. Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.
Skills and Knowledge:
Knowledge and understanding of water data; managing and analyzing large, multi-dimensional datasets; spatial and temporal statistics. Knowledgeable in climate change science. Demonstrable knowledge in a programming language or languages often applied to environmental datasets; examples could include R, Python, MATLAB, or other GIScience. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with group members. Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Self-starter. Ability to brainstorm and creatively analyze datasets. Ability and readiness to work closely with researchers across a range of disciplines to analyze water, weather, and climate data.
Background Investigation Statement:
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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