<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black">The University of
Richmond Department of Geography and the Environment seeks a postdoctoral
scholar to contribute to efforts to understand regional changes in the
hydrologic cycle due to forest disturbances in the southwestern Amazon. They
will be supervised by Dr. Stephanie Spera and Dr. David Salisbury, and a
team-member of an interdisciplinary, multinational, highly-collaborative
NASA-USAID funded project. The term would initially be for one year, but is
renewable for at least one additional year, contingent on funding and
satisfactory progress.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black">The general research
involves working closely with Amazonian (Peru/Brazil/Colombia) stakeholders and
collaborators and using remotely-sensed data and spatial statistics to
disentangle the relationship between forest cover and hydrologic provisioning
and regulating ecosystem services; to map forest vulnerability; and provide
local and regional managers with the information and tools necessary to make
informed decisions for sustainable development practice</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black">s.</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black"> This research will contribute to the
work of the newly-formed SERVIR-Amazonia Hub, a joint NASA-USAID initiative.
More info on SERVIR program can be found </span><a href="https://servirglobal.net/#aboutservir" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">here</span></a><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black">. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black">Applicants must have
a Ph.D. by the start date, and relevant experience in earth science, physical
geography, environmental studies, or a related field. Ideal candidates will
demonstrate excellent communication skills, particularly in the form of
published peer-reviewed papers and demonstrated international collaborative
field research. Desirable skills include knowledge of terrestrial remote
sensing and statistical analysis (including spatial and multivariate analysis);
experience with Python, IDL and/or javascript (Google Earth Engine); and a
strong command of Spanish and/or Portuguese. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black">Candidates should
demonstrate interest in terrestrial remote sensing, spatial analysis, applied
research, joining an exciting network of international collaborators across
NASA, USAID, and South America, and doing fieldwork and leading trainings in the
Peru/Brazil Amazon borderlands with established collaborators. Travel to
Colombia, Peru, and Brazil will be required. Anticipated start date is
flexible, but ideally during/before summer 2020. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black">Applicants should
submit (1) a statement of research interests and goals, no longer than two
pages and (2) a complete CV, including contact information for three
references. These materials—and any questions—should be addressed to Dr.
Stephanie Spera, <a href="mailto:sspera@richmond.edu" style="color:blue">sspera@richmond.edu</a>. Review
of applications will begin Feb 29, 2020. Please mention where you saw the
posting. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black">This postdoctoral
position is unique in that it is a research-intensive position at a
predominantly undergraduate institution. Not only will this postdoc be
introduced to a network of collaborators across NASA, USAID and various South
American institutions (government, NGOS, etc), but, should they desire, they
will also have the opportunity to mentor talented undergraduates, guest lecture
in classes, and develop innovative pedagogy at a leading liberal arts
institution. The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse
workforce and student body and to being an inclusive community. We strongly
encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals. For
more information on the department and its resources, see</span><a href="http://geography.richmond.edu/" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)">http://geography.richmond.edu/</span></a><span style="font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:black">.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"></span></p></div>