[ES_JOBS_NET] postdoctoral scientist, interactions between climate change and the sustainable development goals, University of Arizona

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://uacareers.com/postings/31761

 

Position Summary

The School of Geography and Development is seeking a postdoctoral scientist
for a one-year position to contribute to projects that examine interactions
between climate change and the sustainable development goals. You will take
responsibility for developing proposals, implementing research projects,
organizing events and conferences, and generally supporting the Environment
and Sustainable Development initiative at the University of Arizona. A
successful candidate should have a strong background in climate and
development, with demonstrated abilities to work independently, publish and
organize research projects and events. Spanish language ability is preferred
with skills that can include qualitative and/or quantitative methods and GIS
focused on human-environment interactions. The position is based in the
School of Geography and Development (geography.arizona.edu) under the
supervision of Professor Diana Liverman and you will have the opportunity to
collaborate and interact with a diversity of faculty and students.

Please submit an application letter of no more than 3 pages which describes
why you are applying for the position, your research interests and goals,
and your skills that are relevant to the position. Please provide an example
of a published research article, a complete CV, and contact information for
three references. This position is funded for one year with the potential to
extend by another year. The successful applicant should be prepared to start
as soon as possible and no later than October 1st 2018. Questions can be
directed to Diana Liverman (liverman at u.arizona.edu).

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance;
paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for
the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and
cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been listed by Forbes as one of America's Best
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Duties & Responsibilities

The postdoctoral research scientist will take responsibility for developing
proposals, implementing research projects, organizing events and
conferences, and generally supporting the Environment and Sustainable
Development initiative at the University of Arizona.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Minimum Qualifications

*	PhD in an applicable field of research prior to job start date
*	Extensive knowledge of climate and development field

Preferred Qualifications

*	Excellent publication record
*	Evidence of organizational and proposal writing skills
*	Spanish language abilities

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job Category Postdoctoral Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Posted Rate of Pay DOE

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