*/UC Santa Barbara/**- Postdoctoral Researcher**
Integrating Natural Defenses into Coastal Disaster Risk Reduction
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SNAP: /Science for Nature and People/*is a new collaborative venture of
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS),
and UCSB's National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)
to create a fundamentally different way to identify and tackle
large-scale ecological challenges that threaten the integrity of nature
and human well-being. These efforts will be undertaken through
interdisciplinary, collaborative Working Groups that will be hosted at
NCEAS.A *SNAP* Working Group led by TNC and WCS will focus on the
integration of natural defenses into coastal disaster risk reduction.
We seek a researcher who will be based at NCEAS in Santa Barbara, CA and
will be centrally involved in: 1) a rigorous assessment of the
effectiveness of natural defenses compared to other approaches in
coastal areas globally; 2) the identification of best practices in
coastal engineering that will generate guidance to inform Green
Infrastructure initiatives; and, 3) participation in the SNAP Working
Group. This full time position offers competitive salary and benefits
commensurate with experience. The initial appointment is for 1 year with
the possibility of an additional year.
*/Required Qualifications: /*
.PhD in coastal geology, coastal engineering, or related field
.Strong analytical skills
.Ability to review and synthesize large amounts of literature and
complex information
.Strong communication and interpersonal skills
.Outstanding organizational skills
.Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team
.Knowledge in policy, economics, and/or other social science relevant to
the coastal zone
*/Desired Qualifications /*
.Knowledge of coastal hazards and disaster risk reduction strategies
.Numerical hydrodynamic and morphologic modeling (wave run-up, flood and
storm-surge inundation, coastal erosion and sediment dynamics)
.Extreme sea level and wave analysis
.Ability to create metrics that simplify complex information across
different disciplines
.Experience developing and/or familiarity with using complex databases
*TERM OF APPOINTMENT: *One year with the possibility of a second year.
*SALARY RANGE: *$47,000/year - $57,000/year, commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
*POSITION AVAILABLE: *Start date September 2013.
*TO APPLY: *Electronic submissions are preferred. Applicants should
send: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) a one-page statement of research
interests, and 3) contact information for three references to
snap_coas...@nceas.ucsb.edu. You will receive an email that your
electronic submission has been received; please inquire if you do not
receive verification. Please always refer to the position "SNAP Coastal PD."
Alternatively, mail submissions may be sent to: National Center for
Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Attn: SNAP735 State St., Suite 300,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of
California policy and California state law
(http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm).
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*CLOSING DATE: August 15, 2013. *Position is open until filled.
/The department is especially interested in candidates who can
contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
through research, teaching and service. //_An Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer_/
