Environmental Studies Postdoctoral Research Fellow

　　University of Colorado Boulder

　　Boulder, CO

　　$50,000 a year

　　Desired:

　　Experimental Design RStatisical Analysis Python

　　Job Summary

　　The Environmental Studies Program at the University of Colorado Boulder announces an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in quantitative human-environment science. Applicants must have a PhD in ecology, geography, sociology, economics, or a related discipline in the human sciences at the time of appointment. The postdoc will join an interdisciplinary research group focused on interactions between humans and their environments, including human adaptation to environmental and climate change. Ongoing projects are based in Africa, Latin America, and the American West.

　　The postdoc, under the supervision of Dr. Joel Hartter, will participate in several ongoing projects including: Population, Environment and Climate in the Albertine Rift (PECAR); Kavango-Zambezi Vulnerability Assessment (KAZAVA); Responsible Mining, Resilient Communities; and Communities and Forest in Oregon (CAFOR). The postdoc will also have opportunities to engage in collaborations with the Sustainability Innovation Lab at Colorado and the Mortenson Center. The postdoc is expected to contribute intellectually to these projects, as well as to advance their own research interests in collaboration with Dr. Hartter. Primary responsibilities include analysis of existing datasets, writing of peer-reviewed articles, development of grant proposals, and management of existing research projects. Creation and dissemination of communication and outreach materials for stakeholders is also expected.

　　Who We Are

　　The Environmental Studies program at CU Boulder is a hub for facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration in environment and sustainability. Environmental Studies courses integrate the academic divisions of natural science, social science, and humanities, providing skill and knowledge applicable to the pursuit of solutions to environmental challenges faced globally, nationally, regionally, and locally. The program nurtures interdisciplinary academic training for undergraduate and graduate students, provides guidance for students with career aspirations in environment and sustainability venues, promotes diverse professional education experiences, fosters fundamental and applied research, forms meaningful connections with communities beyond the university, and integrates innovative, interdisciplinary programs unified by the themes of environmental research.

　　What We Can Offer

　　Salary is $50,000 annually, plus benefits. The initial appointment is for 12 months; funding exists for annual renewal thereafter, based on performance. Start date is flexible, but not would prefer not later than February 2019.

　　Benefits

　　The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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　　Be Accomplished. Be Daring. Be Boulder.

　　What We Require

　　PhD in Environmental Studies/Science, Geography, Ecology, Engineering, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, or relevant discipline.

　　Strong quantitative and analytical skills (e.g., computational statistical and/or process modeling; geospatial methods).

　　Record of or demonstrated potential for writing peer-reviewed papers and grants.

　　Experience with and ability to conduct fieldwork, especially in rural communities in the US and internationally, for extended periods.

　　Will support and encourage a diverse and inclusive research and learning environment.

　　Can contribute to a team-oriented, collegial work environment.

　　What We Would Like You To Have

　　Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis for causal inference.

　　Experience with remote sensing data acquisition, processing, and analysis.

　　Experience with agent-based, Bayesian network, or other behavior simulation models.

　　Proficiency in R and/or Python.

　　Interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

　　Professional and/or academic experience with field work and travel in the US West, Africa and/or Latin America.

　　Interest and/or experience in working with diverse stakeholders (e.g., farmers, livestock owners, land managers, policymakers), including science communication with these groups.

　　Special Instructions

　　To apply, please submit the following materials:

　　Resume/CV and 1-page statement of your qualifications and professional goals as a single pdf attachment.

　　You will need to submit 2 references for this position. These individuals will be contacted and asked to submit a letter of recommendation at a later time. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.

　　Review of applications will begin as they are received, and will continue until the position is filled.

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