Hi All-
We are looking for a post doc to work on upcoming the Act 54 report (the
previous report is here:
http://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Mining/BureauofDistrictMining/Act54/Pages/default.aspx).
The position description is below.
These impacts are generally under-reported in the literature, and this
position offers unique access to data. Together, this represents a
promising opportunity to do important and novel work with a friendly
team of scientists.
Please consider applying/distributing to students and colleagues. We
appreciate it. I am happy to answer questions.
Best,
Dan
*Post-Doctoral Position in Underground Mining Impact Assessment*
A post-doctoral position is available starting September 2017 to work
with Dr. Daniel Bain in the Department of Geology and Environmental
Science at the University of Pittsburgh.
The successful candidate will play a key role in an assessment of the
regulation of environmental impacts of underground coal mining in
Pennsylvania.The candidate will play a central role in the project,
coordinating scientists at the University of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie
Museum of Natural History to gather, organize, and analyze data
submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Primary duties will include coordination of team logistics and
communication with state partners, supervision of undergraduate
researchers in the gathering and organization of geographic and written
information, evaluation of data to identify and quantify hydrologic
impacts following underground mining, and report writing.The successful
candidate should have strong geographic information systems and data
analysis skills and hold a PhD in environmental science or a closely
related field. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the research, the
successful candidate will receive training as needed to supplement their
capabilities.
The position is for 1 year with the possibility of extension for an
additional year and starts as early as September 1, 2017. Interested
candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact
information of 3 references (name, address, email, and phone number) to
[email protected]
For more information please contact Dr. Daniel Bain ([email protected]
412 624 8766).
Review of applicants will begin immediately and proceed until the
position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer and values equality of opportunity,
human dignity and diversity. Women, members of minority groups
under-represented in academia, veterans, and disabled are especially
encouraged to apply.
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Daniel J. Bain
Assistant Professor
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Geology and Environmental Science
Mail: 200 SRCC
4107 O'Hara St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412 624-8766
Fax: 412 624-3914
email: [email protected]
