Posting Information
Posting Details
| Department | Earth Marine Environmt Sci – 318000 |
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| Posting Open Date | 03/13/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 04/14/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Scholar |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS003772 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $55,000 |
| Proposed Start Date | 08/01/2023 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment | 12 Months |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences (EMES) resulted from the merger of the departments of Marine Sciences, Geological Sciences, and the Institute of Marine Sciences. This consolidation represents an opportunity to build a nationally prominent earth and marine sciences department and coastal marine lab. The natural synergy of the earth and ocean sciences at Carolina brings strength, stability, and visibility to the combined program. UNC-Chapel Hill is taking advantage of the natural connections between these programs and the combined strengths of faculty, students and staff to increase multidisciplinary and emerging research, develop degree programs to better serve students, and enhance engagement with North Carolina coastal communities. The Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences (EMES) at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges. We encourage engaged service that translates knowledge for the public good. We support a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster diverse identities and perspectives, and encourage collaboration with all segments of society. |
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| Position Summary | We seek a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in hydrology-focused remote sensing and modeling to work on one or both of two projects: a NASA-funded project focused on developing and analyzing a new snow dataset and an NSF-funded project focused on understanding the relationship between hydrology, drought, and air quality. This postdoc will work on two or more of three different topics that are related to understanding hydrologic processes in North America: working with a team to use regional climate and surface modeling to better understand low flow processes in North American rivers, evaluating and using a new MODIS-based snowpack dataset to understand the dataset’s error characteristics, and using that dataset to examine spatiotemporal patterns of snowpack across North America. The position is for eighteen months, with an additional extension of up to one year possible depending on funding. It will involve developing, implementing, and validating novel algorithms for modeling streamflow; evaluating and using large-scale remote sensing datasets; writing scientific papers; and presenting research at national and international meetings. If the successful applicant is interested, the position may also involve experience in co-mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students. The position will be housed in the UNC Global Hydrology Lab, which encourages a collaborative and supportive research environment. Diversity and inclusiveness are essential to our campus success, and UNC-CH seeks candidates who share our commitment. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Must have Ph.D. in hydrology, geology, geography, physics, or a related discipline before start of position. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Must have ability to program fluently in at least common scientific programming language such as Python, R, Javascript, or Matlab. Must have experience in analyzing remotely sensed imagery or other large geospatial datasets. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Experience working with numerical modeling or remote sensing of snow. Experience working with land surface models such as Noah-MP or CLM. He will have 3 total post-docs this summer |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Special Instructions | For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/251814 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Amy Bartenfelder BSC |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | [email protected] |
| Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to [email protected] note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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