Columbia University Postdoctoral Research Associate Spatio-temporal modelling of land-water interactions Department of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology & Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
A post-doctoral position is available from December 2008 to work with Dr. María Uriarte (Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology, Columbia University), Ajit Subramaniam (Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory-CU), Chris Small (LDEO-CU), Andy Juhl (LDEO-CU), and Kathleen Weathers (Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies) on a project aimed at understanding the effects of changes in land (conversion of native forests to plantations) and water (salmon farming) on ocean water quality along the southern coast of Chile. Remote sensing tools will be used to assess changes in land use and water quality in the region. Applicant will conduct extensive statistical analyses of drivers of spatial and temporal variation in water quality in the study area where economic development has increased dramatically over the last 10 years. Applicants should have a PhD in either statistics, geography, or ecology, and experience with hierarchical Bayesian models would be an advantage. An excellent knowledge of command-line based statistical packages is essential (e.g., S-plus or R). The work will be based in New York. This appointment is available for up to 2 years depending on qualifications, experience and performance. Salary: $49,000-$55,000 plus benefits. Post-doctoral associates may also be eligible for subsidized Columbia housing. Applications, including a copy of a CV and the names and addresses of three referees, should be sent by post or email to Dr. Maria Uriarte, Dept. of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology, 10th Floor Schermerhorn Extension, 1200 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All application materials must be received by November 15, 2008. Informal inquiries are also welcome via email. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
