EES NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14, 2023
EES 5010 Geoscience Seminar – 11/17/2023 – There is no seminar this week
reminders:
- Early course registration Winter 2023 & Spring 2024: 11/6 - 12/1
- Fall break: 11/19 - 11/26
- Final Exam Reports Grad students: 11/27
- Single thesis deposits due by 5PM CST: 12/4
- Close of classes: 12/8
- Final Exam Week: 12/11 - 12/15
- Fall 2023 Commencements: 12/14 – 12/17
STUDENT, FACULTY, & ALUMNI: DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATIONS!
Since 2019 your Earth and Environmental Science Alumni Board have announced a Distinguished Alumni Awardee. A “Distinguished Alumni” is alumni with a B.S., M.S., or Ph. D. who is recognized from making significant contributions to earth and environmental sciences throughout their careers, and personified service to and passion for the discipline and community, including public outreach. All nominations are kept on file so no nominee is ever “lost” in the review and selection process. The Distinguished Alumni is announced each year at Homecoming. (Distinguished Alumni Award | Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu))
Please send your nominations to Lee Phillips, EESB Chair (plphilli@uncg.edu), Brian Hartman (brianshartman@gmail.com) since he's the Chair of the Alumni Outreach Committee, which oversees this award process and Amy Sullivan, alumni and Past EESB Chair (cajes@mindspring.com) who coordinates nominee documentation. From that point the Alumni Outreach Committee will move forward with the review and documentation process. Let’s honor our awesome alumni!
GRAD STUDENT DEFENSE ANNOUNCEMENTS
We have two defenses this week: Rachel Smith (MS candidate - 11/14) and Dustin Northrup (PhD candidate - 11/16). Good luck to Rachel and Dustin!
ON BEHALF OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CLUB
Thank you to everyone who shopped the rock sale last tuesday.
The club hopes you enjoy your rocks, books, maps, and more.
Thank you for your support!
The club will return in spring 2024 with another rock sale!
EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CLUB
The Earth and Environmental Science Club will meet every other Wednesday in 125 TH at 6PM.
The group will meet every other week, unless otherwise announced. Please contact Henry Frederick (henry-frederick@uiowa.edu) for more information.
Dates are as follows: December 6th
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PROFESSIONAL/POST-GRAD
Under the supervision of the Museum Scientist 2, 3 or 4 STATEMAP coordinator, the Museum Scientist 1 conducts geological mapping, field investigations, laboratory analyses, data entry, database development and Geographic Information System (GIS) to accomplish projects for the Museum Geologic Survey mapping program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive or 55b/c service as a Museum Scientist 1.
Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in geology, geosciences, earth sciences, or related field and two (2) years of professional experience.
OR
A master’s degree in geology, geosciences, earth sciences, or related field and one (1) year of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s in geology, geosciences or earth sciences with experience in New York geology or the Great Lakes Region of the US.
• Experience working with geologic maps, fieldwork experience in hard rock and/or glaciated terrains classifying geologic materials in both outcrop and cores.
• Completion of a geological mapping field course.
• Experience with subsurface drilling and stratigraphic investigations.
• Analytical skills and experience in plant macrofossil identification, ICPMS, laser ablation, SEM, electron microprobe and phase equilibrium diagrams and or geochronology.
• Experience working with vacuum pumps and rock saws and rough geologic sample preparation.
• Experience producing maps and databases in ESRI ArcGIS Software.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 23, 2023 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1366/28118) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive service as a Museum Scientist 3.
Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must meet ONE of the following criteria:
1. A bachelor’s in geology or related field AND four years of professional experience in geology
2. A Master of Science (M.S) in geology or related field AND three years of professional experience in geology
3. A doctoral degree in geology or related field AND one year of professional experience in geology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to candidates who have:
• A Ph.D. in geology
• Research experience in economic geology related to New York State
• Well-established field and analytical skills in geology
• Experience working with archived/museum geology collections
• A demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications in geology
• Involvement in educational outreach
• Ability to externally fund research and collections care through grants and/or other sources
• Certification as or willingness to become a licensed professional geologist in NY
• Supervisory experience
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 8, 2023 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1365/27877) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
Assistant Professor, Geosciences, Colorado Mesa University - Grand Junction, Colorado
Colorado Mesa University is hiring an Assistant Professor of Geosciences for a full-time, tenure track role within the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, teaching undergraduate Geosciences courses, with an emphasis on igneous and/or metamorphic petrology. Expertise in energy transition resources, such as critical minerals and ore deposits, and/or volcanic hazards is preferred. The Geosciences program values field-based experiential education. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, and involvement in scholarship, advising, mentoring, and departmental and professional service is expected.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, with consideration for ABD candidates. Research expertise in petrology with a focus on ore deposits, energy transition, and/or volcanology and volcanic hazards is required. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience, familiarity with XRD and XRF equipment, and experience in field-based experiential learning projects.
The salary ranges from $55,000.00 to $58,000.00, with a comprehensive health and retirement benefits package. The application deadline is January 12, 2024.
To apply or see full job ad, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4728088
Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Cluster Hire in Sustainable Earth Systems
Employer: The University of Texas at Dallas
Location: Dallas, Texas
Closing date: Dec 9, 2023
The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is pleased to announce a cluster hiring initiative in Sustainable Earth Systems. Across the UT Dallas campus, we are seeking eleven outstanding tenure-track faculty (open-rank) through a cluster hiring initiative as follows: three positions led by the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM), one position led by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS), and seven led by the Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM). Joint appointments across schools and departments may be possible where backgrounds and experience provide synergies across campus. The appointments are expected to commence August 1, 2024, for the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Three faculty positions in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM)
A PhD or equivalent in Earth, Environmental, Physical, Biochemical Sciences, or a related discipline is required prior to employment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Highest consideration will be given to applicants that have a demonstrated record of interdisciplinary research, scholarly achievements, and excellence with clear potential to develop a well-funded research program (or with an established program, for applicants at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level).
NSM has been a key foundation of the rapidly growing success of UT Dallas, even before the university’s inaugural year in 1969. Its departments and research centers continue to play a vital role in the University’s transformation to one of the top research institutions in the United States. UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas - Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore.
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University of Texas at Dallas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university.
Interested candidates can apply online at: https://jobs.utdallas.edu/postings/24778.
Priority will be given to completed applications received by December 1, 2023. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the posting is closed on January 31, 2024.
For further information, please contact Search Chair Dr. Hejun.Zhu@UTDallas.edu, Dept Head of Earth Sciences Dr. David.Lumley@UTDallas.edu, or Dean of NSM Dr. David Hyndman@UTDallas.edu.
LEO Lecturer I (Fall 2024 and Winter 2025), Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan
How to Apply: To apply, upload your letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching excellence as a single .pdf document. Additionally, please provide a diversity statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement.
Job Summary: Instruction of lecture and laboratory components in undergraduate courses in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences for the fall and winter terms (8/26/2024 - 5/1/2025) at up to 100% effort.
This includes development, updating, preparation, and delivery of lectures and laboratory exercises; grading exams and homework assignments; supervision of Graduate Student Instructors; grading of assignments, quizzes, and exams; and meeting with students during office hours.
Courses include some combination of the following, with preference for those who can teach GIS:
• Earth 103: Dinosaurs and other failures (1 credit)
• Earth 104: Ice ages (1 credit)
• Earth 119: Introduction to Earth Science (3 credits)
• Earth 201: Introduction to Physical Geography (4 credits)
• Earth 331: Climate Change (4 credits)
• Earth 408: Introduction to GIS in the Earth Sciences (3 credits)
The appointment is for Fall Term 2024 (August 26, 2024 - December 31, 2024) and Winter Term 2025 (January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025).
Terms and conditions of employment for this position are subject to the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Michigan and the Lecturers Employee Organization.
Required Qualifications*: The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field. Experience instructing geology or earth and environmental sciences to undergraduates at both the introductory and upper course levels is required. Experience instructing laboratory courses and evidence of excellence in teaching are preferred.
Application Deadline: Application deadline is May 1, 2024 or until a hiring decision has been made.
Selection Process: Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Only complete application packets will be reviewed. The hiring decisions will be announced by August 15, 2024.
Contact Information: Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: earth-undergrad-chair@umich.edu
Please apply on the University of Michigan website Earth & Environmental Sciences Lecturer.
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
RESEARCH
Ph.D. position in urban ecohydrology
Employer: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Location: Minneapolis-St.Paul Metropolitan Area
Closing date: Dec 8, 2023
The Ecohydrology lab at the University of Minnesota (http://feng.umn.edu) is looking to hire a PhD student to conduct research on the ecohydrology of urban watersheds. As climate change results in more intense and frequent storms, green infrastructure (GI)—such as urban trees and rain gardens—is being adopted in cities across the world to reduce floods, improve water quality, and cool the air. However, not enough is being done to coordinate the placement of GI projects at the watershed scale, partially due to a scarcity of data on actual benefits. My group aims to fill this data gap by developing low-cost sensors, conducting field campaigns, and synthesizing remote sensing products to quantify the benefits of GI projects, so that they can be effectively incorporated into urban climate-adaptation portfolios.
This project will be affiliated with the newly established National Science Foundation Long-Term Ecological program (https://mspurbanlter.umn.edu/), located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan area. The MSP LTER brings together dozens of researchers across several universities, nonprofits, and federal agencies to examine how urban stressors affect nature structure and function, including pollinators, urban forests, urban watersheds, and lakes and streams. Project activities may include (1) sapflux and environmental sensor development, (2) field campaigns to collect environmental and tree physiological measurements and samples, (3) data post-processing and publication, and (4) hydrological modeling. Activities will be tailored to the candidate’s background and interests. Desired qualifications include (1) interest in ecohydrological and/or stormwater processes, (2) quantitative background in data analysis and/or numerical modeling, (3) ability to work independently and as part of a team, and (4) excellent writing and communication skills.
This is a great opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary, team-based setting with a diverse group of researchers. The University of Minnesota is located in the vibrant twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and hosts one of the top graduate programs in the U.S. for Environmental Engineering (ranked #9 in US News and World Reports in 2023). In addition, students will become a part of an active student community at the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory (https://cse.umn.edu/safl), a world-renowned facility for conducting Earth systems, stormwater, and environmental fluid mechanics research.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Xue Feng (feng@umn.edu) with their CV and description of interests. Applications may be directly submitted to the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering (https://cse.umn.edu/cege) or the Water Resource Science program (https://wrs.umn.edu/) at the University of Minnesota. Full consideration will be given to those received by the application deadline on December 3, 2023.
DOE-Funded CCS Research Assistantship, Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University is currently recruiting a M.S. or Ph.D. student to work on a large DOE-funded carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the Michigan Basin. We are looking for a highly motivated geoscientist who can work independently. The ideal candidate will be a US citizen with demonstrated experience in geological materials characterization using various analytical tools (e.g., thin section, scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, etc.). The position comes with a 2-year research assistantship that includes a competitive stipend, full tuition coverage, and summer salary. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of scientists in the Carbonate Petrology and Characterization Laboratory (https://www.researchdolomite.com/). Applications are due by January 15, 2024. For application information, visit us at: https://wmich.edu/geology/academics/graduate. For detailed project information, please contact Dr. Steve Kaczmarek at (269) 387-5479 or stephen.kaczmarek@wmich.edu.
M.S. Research Opportunities in Energy Geosciences, California State University, Bakersfield
Employer: CSU Bakersfield Department of Geological Sciences
Location: Bakersfield, California; Berkeley California
Salary: Full Scholarship
Closing date: Dec 8, 2023
The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) invites applications to join a research group investigating caprock integrity related to H2 and CO2 geologic storage in California. Multiple fully funded Research Associate positions are available to start in Fall 2024. Continued funding is available for up to 2 years and is contingent on satisfactory performance. Successful applicants must be admitted to the MS in Geology Program at CSUB (thesis track) and are expected to conduct research under the mentorship of one of the following CSUB faculty members.
CSUB Faculty Advisors:
Dr. Liaosha Song (lsong1@csub.edu)
Dr. Matthew Herman (mherman2@csub.edu)
Dr. Junhua Guo (jguo1@csub.edu)
Potential thesis topics include, but are not limited to:
1) 3D imaging of reactive fluid-flow in nanoporous rocks;
2) Fluid-flow modeling in tight rocks;
3) Geophysical monitoring of fluid injection and fluid-rock interactions;
4) Sedimentary petrology and mineralogy
Summer Internship at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL): Successful applicants will participate in a 10-week summer research internship at LBNL. Student researchers will work directly with LBNL mentors to perform laboratory experiments. A separate summer stipend and housing will be provided.
LBNL Mentor Group: Dr. Benjamin Gilbert, Dr. Harrison Lisabeth, Dr. Yuxin Wu, Dr. Abdullah Cihan
To Apply: see details here https://www.csub.edu/geology/academic-programs/ms-in-geology/apply/index.html
For more information, please contact Dr. Liaosha Song via email (lsong1@csub.edu) and provide a brief statement of your research interests and experience.
MS Assistantship: Climate change in coastal Arctic wetlands; Univ of Colorado Denver
Employer: University of Colorado Denver; Geography and Environmental Science
Location: Denver, Colorado (US)
Salary: tuition waiver, stipend, travel to field site and room and board for summer 2023
Closing date: Dec 10, 2023
A Masters position is available to participate in an NSF-funded project examining the interactions of multiple climate change forcings on vegetation community and ecosystem function in Arctic wetlands through field and laboratory research. This field work takes place in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in Alaska and will involve an experiment with flooding, warming, and herbivory treatments followed by measurements of vegetative community responses and CO2 and CH4 gas fluxes. Laboratory research will include experiments to further quantify these influences. The successful candidate must start no later than mid-May 2024, be willing to work three months in the summer 2024 in an extremely remote setting in western Alaska, and be comfortable conducting laboratory work. This work is a collaboration between faculty at South Dakota State University, the University of Colorado Denver, and Utah State University and the MS student will interact with personnel from each location. The successful candidate will receive tuition; a 12-month stipend; and room, board, and travel expenses during the summer field season.
Required Qualifications: (1) A BS/BA degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field by December 2023; (2) strong academic record including undergraduate research experience; (3) quantitative skills including advanced Excel and introductory R; (4) excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: (1) Prior experience conducting field research in or living in remote settings for extended periods, (2) experience with ATVs and boating, (3) experience in plant identification, (4) experience with gas exchange measurements.
To apply, supply a single pdf with
(1) resume; (2) a letter describing your interest and how you meet the required qualifications (and preferred qualifications, if applicable); and (3) contact information for three professional references.
PhD Assistantships - Sustainability Science & Environmental Social Sciences
Employer: Marine Science Center
Location: Nahant, Massachusetts
Salary: $41,534.55 per year + Health Insurance + Full Tuition ($>52k)
Closing date: Dec 8, 2023
Open PhD Positions in Sustainability Science
Northeastern University, Nahant, MA & Boston, MA
The Hall Sustainability Science Lab at Northeastern University, Nahant & Boston Massachusetts, USA has openings for two fully funded graduate Ph.D. research assistantships in Marine and Environmental Sciences to study fundamental questions about generating usable knowledge for sustainability transitions in water resources management and climate change adaptation.
Doctoral students will work on projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) engaging communities to understand local-scale implementation of Nature-based Solutions for addressing flooding, drought, and storm surge and explore how engaging professional practitioners in social–ecological system modeling can improve decision making. The work requires regular field research throughout the upper Midwest and Western US.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a background in social science research on environmental topics or environmental science-related majors with experience in policy or social research. Candidates must have strong communication and writing skills, work well independently and as part of a team, and the ability to talk with anyone. Ideal candidates have worked with community stakeholders and government agencies, are familiar with social science theories, and have experience conducting interviews and qualitative data analysis. All candidates should have a passion for conducting transdisciplinary research that matters to people and the planet. We are committed to promoting diversity in conservation and sustainability science and therefore strongly encourage applicants from all historically marginalized groups.
The Sustainability Science Lab (sustainabilitysciencelab.org/) is located in the Marine Science Center (MSC, cos.northeastern.edu/marinescience/) at historic East Point in Nahant, Massachusetts. The MSC juts into the ocean five miles northeast of the entrance to Boston Harbor. Our lab and the MSC offer a vibrant intellectual, collaborative, and friendly work environment. Students live and work by the ocean, take classes in downtown Boston, and conduct field research throughout the US.
Research Assistantships include a full tuition wavier, a monthly stipend, and health insurance. Research assistants work 20 hours per week while completing coursework. Start date is negotiable in 2024. Students have opportunities to co-design and conduct research, write, and present study results at international conferences. Students will participate in policy-relevant research making recommendations with and for practitioners, agencies, and communities who will use the data.
Prospective Students: Please send: a statement of your interest in the position noting relevant coursework, CV, and the names and contact details of three references in a single pdf file to: dam.hall@northeastern.edu. Visit the Northeastern University Graduate Studies (phd.northeastern.edu/program/marine-and-environmental-sciences-2/) website for application information for the Marine and Environmental Sciences program.
Deadline: December 1, 2023.
Damon M. Hall, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences,
School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs
Marine Science Center, 430 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA
FELLOWSHIP
USGS Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Data Analysis
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Salary: $84,923 per year
Closing date: Dec 9, 2023
A research opportunity is currently available with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) located in Corvallis, OR.
Research Project: In partnership with NatureServe, this project will provide technical assistance and research on climate data analysis, statistical model development and testing, and human-computer interaction applications in support of developing a next-generation version of the Climate Change Vulnerability Index (CCVI). The CCVI is extensively used by state and other wildlife management partners for conducting climate change vulnerability assessments (CCVAs) for species. CCVAs provide important information for prioritizing and planning conservation management under a changing climate. However, advances in science dictate that the tool be updated and improved. This project will contribute to the development, testing, and release of a modern version of CCVI that will be web hosted, use the latest CMIP climate data, and support collaboration and data sharing. Additionally, the updated version will be made more robust with improved accounting for uncertainty and incorporation of new science on climate change vulnerability (e.g., adaptive capacity) and vulnerability assessments, along with a better understanding and presentation of the sensitivity of the CCVI algorithm to its various inputs. The project will involve:
- Collation and critical evaluation of updated climate exposure variables and climate models (and climate model ensembles), including sources of uncertainty and appropriate scales or contexts for application.
- Quantitative sensitivity analysis of the independent and combined effects of climate exposure variables on the CCVI algorithm and resulting vulnerability score. Of particular interest is the relationship between—and relative importance of—exposure (abiotic conditions) and adaptive capacity (i.e., biological traits) variables in their influence on the resulting score.
- Evaluating the need for variable weighting (or down-weighting) the importance of variables in the CCVI algorithm.
- Pilot testing the use of climate scenarios to guide selection of exposure metrics.
Project will involve close interaction with ecologists involved in refining the biological components of CCVI and engagement with natural-resource managers at federal and state agencies.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop or strengthen understanding of how climate exposure variables influence predictions of species vulnerability and response to climate change.
- Develop or strengthen understanding of how human-computer interaction applications are created and pilot tested.
- Develop understanding of technical and scientific needs of natural-resource managers to address climate-related challenges in conservation planning.
Mentor: The mentor for this opportunity is Lindsey Thurman (lthurman@usgs.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 2023. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year but may be extended upon recommendation of USGS and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend based on education and experience. The current stipend for this opportunity is $84,923 per year plus an insurance supplement estimated at $18,936.
Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.
The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields listed in the eligibility requirements section or be currently pursuing the degree with completion before December 31, 2023. Degree must have been received within the last five years.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with principles, theory, and concepts of the climate system and climate models, including routine access, use, and interpretation of climate model output.
- Experience in advanced statistical methods, analysis of climate models, spatial analysis using R, Matlab, Python, or similar programming.
- Understanding of climate model downscaling approaches, climate projections, and sea level rise projections.
- Ability to manage, manipulate, analyze, and distribute very large climate datasets.
- Experience studying climate impacts to natural resources and communication/translation of climate concepts to non-experts.
Climate Resilience in the Built Environment - Postdoctoral Research Associate
We are currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral research associate to support the integration of climate data into architectural and engineering design. The position will work in close collaboration with members of the MCAP team and our colleagues at the Center for Sustainable Building Research as well as HGA, a national design firm based in Minneapolis. The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for translating climate model data and future climate projections into formats appropriate to integrate into building analysis and energy modeling workflows and to develop and evaluate methodologies for the integration of these data into building analysis and energy modeling workflows which can be replicated across the architecture and engineering sectors. Learn more and apply at hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job and search for Job ID 358032.
Climate Resilience Metrics Postdoctoral Research Associate
MCAP is seeking a postdoctoral research associate focused on research related to climate resilience metrics and monitoring. This full-time, 2-year position will work in close partnership with State of Minnesota agency staff and leadership and will support continued research on the identification and development of climate resilience metrics and indicators and associated datasets and monitoring protocols. Learn more and apply at hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job. Search for Job ID 358070.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Alabama
The College of Arts & Sciences at The University of Alabama and the Department of Geological Sciences seeks applications for the Dean’s Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. and demonstrate a record of academic achievement. We invite applications from all areas of geoscience. Joint appointments across departments are possible. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity. The College and the Department will establish a series of structured merit-based evaluations with the goal of transitioning successful candidates into tenure-track professorship positions. The Dean’s Postdoctoral Research Associate positions have been established through a major College initiative begun in 2019 to promote an inclusive scholarly environment in which outstanding scholars support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the College. We especially seek applications from candidates who would bring a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to the Department. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024.
To apply for this position, go to http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/521352
Please contact Delores Robinson, dmr@ua.edu if you have questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CAMPUS EVENTS
The Public Policy Center is pleased to co-sponsor the Climate Change as National Security event with the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council and International Studies Program - nOV. 14
We hope this event will draw attention to the consequences that climate change poses in the realms of national security, military operations, and international relations. This event will also focus on how climate change affects the daily lives of Iowans, featuring former Iowa state Senator Robert Hogg, UI Professor of Political Science Sara Mitchell, and two panelists from the American Security Project.
More information can be found here: https://www.americansecurityproject.org/event/climate-security-as-national-security-climate-change-and-the-hawkeye-state/, including details on the speakers as well as the event sign up.
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