Josh's Water Jobs – Postdoctoral Fellow - Geospatial Investigations of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

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Position Information

Job Title	Postdoctoral Fellow – Geospatial Investigations of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Posting Number	P1896F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary	The GeoIDEA (Geospatial Innovation, Development, and Environmental Applications) Lab in the Department of Geosciences at Auburn University in Auburn, AL is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to commence in January 2025 or soon thereafter. The GeoIDEA Lab is comprised of a vibrant group of interdisciplinary students and researchers and is directed by Dr. Stephanie Rogers. The initial appointment will be for one (1) year, with an opportunity for renewal pending successful annual reviews and continued funding support. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee existing funded projects, as well as develop their own research directions within the context of the overarching goals of the lab. The candidate will be encouraged to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate in outreach events. Key responsibilities include: · Conduct original research in intersecting areas of: GeoAI, GIScience, wastewater infrastructure, water quality, and social vulnerability · Publish high-quality scientific journal articles · Participate in the preparation of funding proposals · Participate in field data collection initiatives · Mentor undergraduate and graduate students · Participate in outreach events AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Minimum Qualifications	Candidates are to have a PhD in Geography, or other closely related field, at the time of appointment. The successful candidate should have research experience at the intersection of several of these research areas: GeoAI, GIScience, wastewater infrastructure, water quality, and social vulnerability.Candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. In addition, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time appointment begins and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants	Review of applications will begin November 15th, and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following documents: · A detailed CV · A 2-page cover letter discussing your qualifications and outlining your research interests · Academic transcripts · Names and contact information for three academic references · Two writing samples of your previous research. Please upload your samples under the other category in the applicant documents section.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	10/15/2024
Close Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement	AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
Open Until Filled	Yes
References required for this position?	Yes
If yes, minimum number requested	3

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