[Oppslist] Associate Research Scientist position

[Helen Olivette]

Hello,

Please post this ad for an Associate Research Scientist.  Thank you.

*Associate Research Scientist position*

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The International Research Institute of Columbia University invites 
applications for an Associate Research Scientist. The position will be 
within the Financial Instruments Sector Team and mainly associated with 
CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agricultural and Food Security 
Theme 2: Adaptation Through Managing Climate Risk.

The Associate Research Scientist will research, develop and use tools to 
contribute to the design of index insurance contracts for smallholder 
farmers, with explicit attention to basis risk, factors that determine 
economic viability of insurance and female and male farmers’ willingness 
to pay, including crop simulation models, economic models, remotely 
sensed rainfall data and stochastic weather generation techniques. 
Research, develop and apply tools to understand information flows among 
smallholder farmers and other public and private stakeholders involved 
in index insurance initiatives, and gender-sensitive training and 
communication tools to improve informed uptake of insurance and female 
and male farmers. Provide capacity building and operational support to 
existing agricultural index insurance programs, including development of 
funding proposals.

*Qualifications:*This position requires a PhD in Atmospheric Science or 
Meteorology for at least 3 years at the time of appointment. The 
position would have a substantial interdisciplinary focus, requiring 
expertise and experience across meteorology, social science and 
statistics. Associate Research Scientist will have knowledge in aspects 
of constructing indices utilizing remote sensing for weather index-based 
crop insurance, particularly with regard to accuracy, in relation to 
their ability to support farmer decision-making for development and 
adaptation, with sensitivity to gender issues in data sparse 
environments.A record of publications in scientific literature required. 
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English are 
required. *__*

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*Appointment:*The successful candidate will form part of IRI’s 
multidisciplinary team of scientists engaged in its mission to enhance 
society’s capability to understand, anticipate and manage the impacts of 
climate in order to improve human welfare and the environment, 
especially in developing countries. The IRI is a catalyst for the 
creation and provision of science-based outcomes that address climate 
risk. Our approach is based on collaborative partnerships with local, 
national, regional, international, public and private institutions 
facilitating the open exchange of ideas, information, and technology 
between many disciplines and regions.

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Appointment will be for 1-year, with continuation pending funding and 
progress.

*Application:*Search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ad 
appears and will continue until the position is filled. **

Please visit our online application site at 
*https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61797*

for further information about this position and to submit your 
application, curriculum vitae, cover letter, list of references, writing 
samples/publications, any additional documents and statement of research.

The position is located in Rockland County, NY at the Lamont Campus of 
The Earth Institute at Columbia University.

Columbia University benefits accompany this Officer of Research appointment.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 
-- Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.

We accept online applications only.

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-- 
Helen Olivette
Human Resources Coordinator

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY  10964
Phone: 845-365-8357  /  Fax: 845-365-8142

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