Postdoctoral Research Associate Location
Arizona State University Tempe Campus Full/Part Time Full-time Regular/Temporary Regular Fiscal Appointment Position Type This is a grant-funded position.Continuation is contingent on future grantfunding. Appointments are year-to-yearwith possible subsequent renewal,based upon performance, the needs ofthe department, and availability of funding. Hiring Range $48,000 to $50,000 annually, DOE Job Description The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University, invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to begin in 2017. The scholar will work with Dr. John Sabo to develop data-driven models of the Mekong River fishery. Applicants must be within four (4) years of receipt of the terminal degree at the time of application. Scholars will be expected to work on developing time series models of the Tonle Sap Lake (TSL) fishery of Cambodia, a system that provides the majority of animal protein and Vitamin A intake to approximately 40 M people region wide. This work is funded by the MacArthur Foundation and involves a significant capacity-building and STEM training component. The project goals are 1) to model the effects of the timing, magnitude and duration of droughts and floods on the composition (by species) of the catch at the Tonle Sap Dai Fishery, and total catch in a dataset curated by Conservation International on village-level subsistence fisheries on the TSL. Essential Duties Analyze hydrology and fisheries data in a time series model that combines the Discrete Time Fast Fourier Transform (DFFT) and multi-variate autoregressive state space (MARSS) approaches to connecting hydrology to biology. Design and comparison of design flows that maximize disable aspects of this inland fishery (i.e., commercially or nutritionally valuable species). Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. in quantitative ecology, hydrology, econometrics or related field by the start date of the appointment. Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must indicate the date the degree is expected. Applicants must have training or experience in one or more of the following disciplines: hydrology, time series analysis, econometrics, fisheries management/models, big data. An excellent teaching record (as a teaching assistant in quantitative coursework, an instructor, or a teacher in developing world context Evidence of ability to conduct independent research, to collaborate across disciplines, and to publish research results. Desired Qualifications Demonstrates experience in one or more of the following skills: time series methods (particularly spectral methods and VAR, MARSS or other state space time series approaches); programming skills in all languages required for models listed above as well as Python, Matlab and R); excellent communication and teaching skills and commitment to training and capacity building in developing world conservation settings; visualization of complex data in ArcGIS. Instructions to Apply To review and apply for this position, please visit:https://apply.interfolio.com/39621.Applicants must submit: Cover letter explaining how prior experience and qualifications are appropriate to the job activities. Statement of research accomplishments. Applicants should describe experience and goals related to the program, highlightingstrengths of the applicant’s experience. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their dedication to solving sustainability problems through research and scholarship, capacity to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, and excellent communication skills.Special emphasis will be placed on candidates who explain how their research would both benefit from and advance ongoing activities in the area of public-private partnerships to solve sustainability problems, who strongly integrate the pursuit of knowledge about earth science and modelling with end users outside of the ivory tower. Curriculum Vitae or resume. Letters of recommendation. Provide the name, phone number, address, and e-mail address of three references. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Application Close Date The deadline will be January 15, 2017 at 11:59pm Eastern time<x-apple-data-detectors://4>. Department Information The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute ofSustainability is a research institute with atrans-disciplinary focus on finding real-world solutions to environmental,economic, and social challenges. It bringstogether academics from varied disciplineswith leaders from business, government, and the nonprofit sector to solve some of the most pressing environmental,economic, and social challenges ofsustainability, to create and shareknowledge, and to develop a globalnetwork of practitioners and scholars.Examples of specific problem domainsinclude water quality and scarcity;adaptation to changes in climate andenvironment; sustainable development;urban sustainability; energy, materials, andtechnology; food and food systems; andpolicy, governance, and social transformation. Background Check Statement ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability actively encourages diversity among its applicants and workforce.
