Job Summary The School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) and Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences (AOSS) at the University of Michigan are seeking a qualified Postdoctoral Researcher. The candidate will work with Drs. Bill Currie and Arun Agrawal in SNRE and Dr. Allison Steiner in AOSS in the interdisciplinary computer modeling of social, ecological, and atmospheric systems. Responsibilities The selected individual will be responsible for the development of an innovative computer model. The framework to be developed will model social dynamics and processes that drive forest and landscape change, ecological processes of forest ecosystem and landscape function, and physical processes involved in the forest-atmosphere exchanges of energy and mass. The model will mix social agent-based, ecological, and physical process modeling and will be applicable in human-dominated landscapes in temperate and tropical biomes. Responsibilities will include model development and planning, model coding and testing, preparation and integration of spatial data, model application and results analysis, and the preparation of peer-review publications.
Required Qualifications PhD degree in an environmental science, or closely related, field. High competence level and demonstrated experience with computer modeling and programming languages (e.g., Unix/Linux, Fortran, Java, and visualization software). Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems, modeling social processes and dynamics, agent-based modeling, and forested landscapes. Additional experience with remotely sensed data, social-ecological synthesis, the surface energy balance and/or surface-atmospheric exchange would be considered favorably. Conceptual analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-based, interdisciplinary environment with faculty from three different disciplines. Demonstrated ability to complete the preparation and submission of peer-review publications. Additional Information NOTE: This is a 1-year, term-limited position, with the option for continued employment based on performance and funding availability. The start date is on or before Sept. 1, 2013. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Application instructions This is position number 83569 on the University of Michigan jobs website. To apply, follow this link, and click Apply now: http://umjobs.org/job_detail/83569/research_fellow Be sure to include the following information: - A cover letter describing your interest in the position, experience, and availability - Your CV or resume - Name, title and affiliation, and contact information (email and phone) for two professional references Review of applications will begin on June 28, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
