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Post-doctoral Research Associate, SES Modeling, Geosciences (1738)
Posting Number: req53
12 Month Full-Time
Geosciences
Pocatello - Main
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Primary Purpose
Funded by the Idaho NSF-Epscor MILES (Managing Idaho's Landscapes for
Ecosystem Services) award, the successful candidate will develop and
use interdisciplinary modeling techniques to conduct research on
social ecological systems. The goal of MILES
(https://idahoecosystems.org) is to analyze historical and current
patterns of landscape change, identify social drivers of urban
landscape change that affect ecosystem services, and identify
vulnerabilities in ecosystem services under future scenarios to
provide science-based decision support needed to sustainably manage
Idaho's resources. The candidate will build multiscale model
solutions as part of collaborative research efforts with the MILES
science team, spanning the social and biophysical sciences, and
interact with regional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will build multiscale model solutions for
investigating and visualizing the dynamics of social ecological
systems and ecosystem services in Idaho; work with a cyber
infrastructure team to provide technical assistance for modeling to
non-experts; and conduct collaborative research on social ecological
systems using local datasets and/or developing and linking models in
the study region. Participation in the external engagement and
workforce development goals of MILES is also expected.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate degree within the last five years with social ecological
systems emphasis and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise with software modeling tools and geographic data along with
experience programming in one of the following languages: C, C++, C#,
JavaScript, SQL, python, fortran90, Matlab or related. Experience
applying modeling tools to research regarding social ecological systems.
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, research statement including
interest in the MILES collaboration, and a list of three references
with contact information.
Position will remain open until filled.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Includes a
competitive benefits package.
