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Postdoctoral Associate - Integrated Climate Risk Management in Urban Coasts
New Brunswick, NJ
Job Description
Position Details
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Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Postdoctoral Associate - Integrated Climate Risk Management in Urban Coasts |
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| Department | SAS - Earth & Planetary Sciences |
| Salary | Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Summary | The Rutgers University Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral associate, starting Fall with interests in climate risk, climate risk management, and co-production of research with stakeholder partners. Starting Fall 2023, the candidate will join the and the ), under the direction of Professor Robert Kopp. MACH, a transdisciplinary research network analyzing coastal climate risk management strategies, which will provide unique opportunities for research, education, outreach, decision support, and professional development. Principal responsibilities include developing and applying integrated coupled natural-human system models to characterize adaptation challenges and support climate adaptation decision making, as well as working with climate engagement professionals to ensure stakeholder concerns and decision-maker needs are reflected in model development. |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 23FA0509 |
| Posting Open Date | 05/08/2023 |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience | Applicant must hold a PhD in climate science, economics, public policy, or a related field at the time of appointment. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in climate change from a natural science, social science, economic or decision analysis perspective, who desire to expand their experience in a transdisciplinary research environment. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Strong grasp of statistics, strong coding skills (including experience in Python), and excellent organizational and communication skills are required. |
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| Overview | The Rutgers University Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral associate, starting Fall with interests in climate risk, climate risk management, and co-production of research with stakeholder partners. Supported by a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation, the Megapolitan Coastal Transformation Hub (MACH) is a Rutgers-led, 13-institution hub within the NSF's Coastlines and People program. Working with community partners in the New York City-New Jersey-Philadelphia region, MACH aims to 1) facilitate flexible, equitable, and robust multidecadal planning to manage climate risk, while 2) advancing the scientific understanding of how interactions among coastal climate hazards, changing landforms, and human decisions shape climate risk. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in climate change from a natural science, social science, economic or decision analysis perspective, who desire to expand their experience in a transdisciplinary research environment. The position will be based at Rutgers-New Brunswick. The position is a grant-funded annual position, with renewal for a second year expected subject to performance. |
| Statement | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Candidates should upload cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae including publication list, one representative publication pdf. |
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| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
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| Location Details | Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Wright-Rieman Laboratories 610 Taylor Road, Room 142 Piscataway, NJ 08854-8066 |
Pre-employment Screenings
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Immunization Requirements
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Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
Open
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