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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/502450/research-associatefixed-term">http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/502450/research-associatefixed-term</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222;background:#F9F9F7'>Job no:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222;background:#F9F9F7'> 610405</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'><br><b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'>Work type:</span></b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'> Faculty/Academic Staff</span><br><b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'>Major Administrative Unit / College:</span></b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'> College Of Social Science</span><br><b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'>Department:</span></b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'> Global Chg & Earth Observations, Ctr For 10038379</span><br><b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'>Salary:</span></b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'> Salary Commensurate with Experience</span><br><b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'>Location:</span></b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'> East Lansing</span><br><b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'>Categories:</span></b><span style='background:#F9F9F7'> Full Time (90-100%), Fixed Term Academic Staff, Research/Scientific, Non-Union</span><br><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>Position Summary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>The Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences and The Center for Global Change and Earth Observations seek candidates who possess and demonstrate relevant interest and skills in one or more of the following topics: (1) Down scaling of landscape functions from coarse to fine resolution imagery; (2) GPS tracking of livestock; (3) Strong skills in interacting with herders; (4) Socio-ecological analysis of complex systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Successful applicant will play a significant role in research funded by the NASA LCLUC program. This work focuses on understanding the quantitative contributions of land cover change, specific management practices, herding behaviors, and climate changes to the Food (livestock), Energy, Water Systems (FEWS) of landscapes in Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Strong candidates will have experience with collaborative interdisciplinary work. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Position will be based in East Lansing, Michigan with an initial 12-month annual appointment. Renewal up to two additional years may be possible subject to performance and funding availability. Salary will be based on commensurate education and experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>Required Degree<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Doctorate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>Minimum Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Education: PhD in environmental science, landscape ecology, geoscience, geographic information science, rangeland management, or a related field.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Knowledge: Applicants must have demonstrated experience in Python, Matlab and/or R.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Abilities: Strong writing and communication skills in English required. Candidate must be capable of performing field surveys/interviews in Mongolia and Kazakhstan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>Desired Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Candidates with advanced skills in data synthesis, visualization, agent-based human-environment modeling, land use change scenario modeling (e.g. SLEUTH, Dinamica), and big data-model integration are strongly encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>Required Application Materials<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Applications should be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources application system. Application package to include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>One to two-page cover letter and statement of career objectives and research synergies with C cycle science in managed landscapes;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Full current CV;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Names, positions, and contact information for three reference writers;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>One published or submitted manuscript with primary authorship by the applicant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>Special Instructions<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Appointment is contingent upon successfully completing a full background check. Review of applications begin December 2, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Queries may be directed to Professor Jiquan Chen at jqchen@msu.edu.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>Review of Applications Begins On<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>12/02/2019<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>Website<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Http://lees.geo.msu.edu/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>Department Statement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>The Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences, The Center for Global Change and Earth Observations, the LEES Lab, and the ERSAM Lab are all committed to promoting diversity in research.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222'>MSU Statement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.9pt;background:#F9F9F7'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'>Advertised:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#222222'> Sep 24, 2019 Eastern Daylight Time<br><b>Applications close:</b> Sep 23, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>