[ES_JOBS_NET] postdoctoral scientist: Urban carbon emissions

[Kevin R Gurney]

Job Title: Postdoctoral scientist: urban carbon emissions

School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
Join an exciting Northern Arizona University research team (gurneylab.nau.edu<http://gurneylab.nau.edu>) in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona doing cutting-edge research on the carbon cycle and climate change. This postdoctoral position will perform research on quantification and analysis of fossil fuel CO2 emissions at fine space/time scales in urban areas within the US and globally. Working with the “Hestia” emissions information system (hestia.rc.nau.edu<http://hestia.rc.nau.edu>), the postdoctoral scientist will expand, improve and extend the urban emissions and analyze the emissions in the context of climate change policy, economics, and measurement/monitoring systems. The position intersects the disciplines of carbon cycle science, spatial analysis, urban science/policy, informatics, and emissions accounting.
Candidates must have received a PhD in a field related to position (eg. Informatics, GIS/Geography, Civil Engineering, Economics, Ecological/Environmental Sciences) from an accredited college or university. The applicant will be expected to publish peer-reviewed journal articles and work in a team environment, effectively communicating with a range of physical and social scientists.
Necessary skills: geospatial statistics, strong numerical analysis abilities, R/python programming. Desired skills: carbon accounting/footprinting experience, GIS experience, policy/economics analysis experience.
Given the multidisciplinary nature of the research, a highly self-directed, creative and self-motivated individual is sought. The position is a fulltime appointment with an anticipated start date between 7/1/2019 and 11/1/2019. The appointment will be made initially for one year with possibility of extension for additional years. Salary range is $45,000-$55,000 dependent on experience, with associated University benefits.
Applicants should send a cover letter describing their research experience and interests, a curriculum vita, and arrange for three reference letters sent to: Prof. Kevin Gurney, kevin.gurney at nau.edu<mailto:kevin.gurney at nau.edu>.
The initial closing date for receipt of applications is June 1, 2019; applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter until a suitable candidate is hired.
A background check is required for employment. Northern Arizona University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.




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