[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Researcher (Climate Change and Insects Pest) Florida State University, Tallahassee FL

[Olmo Zavala-Romero]

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*The Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies at Florida State 
University seeks highly motivated Postdoctoral Researchers interested in 
Climate Change and the Prediction of Potential Invasive Pest Insects. *

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This position is a full-time, 1-year postdoctoral appointment with the 
possibility of renewal for up to 3 years based upon satisfactory job 
performance. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of 
experience post-degree.


    Salary

$48,000 - $58,000


    Location

Florida State University. Tallahassee, Florida, United States.


One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State 
University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the 
sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions while embracing 
a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the 
liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State 
University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. 
FSU is a tradition-based community that fosters research, encourages 
creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of 
being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded 
by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!


COAPS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified 
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 
sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, 
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other 
characteristic protected by law.


  Requirements

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    Ph.D. in Computational Science, Computer Science, or Applied
    Mathematics. Or a Ph.D. in Meteorology, Biology, Sustainable
    Agriculture, Environmental Economics, or a related Earth Science
    field with a strong programming background.

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    Proficient in a programming language like Python, Julia or Matlab.

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    Demonstrably effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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    Ability to work productively both independently and as part of an
    interdisciplinary team, balancing objectives involving research and
    code development.


      Desired:

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    Previous research on Climate Change and habitat distribution.

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    Experience working with bioclimatic data from the scenarios of the IPCC.

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    Strong background in machine learning and data analysis with Python.

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    Knowledge of geospatial analysis for numerical model data and
    satellite data.


    Documents

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    CV showing relevant experience. Your resume must include information
    about your education, your paid and nonpaid work experience related
    to this position, including job title, duration of employment
    (mm/yy-mm/yy), duties, and accomplishments.

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    Summary of doctoral dissertation and/or past research experience.

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    Contact information of three references.


    Duties

As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning/Computational Science, 
you will perform the following duties:

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    Perform high-quality research in Climate Change and Prediction of
    Potential Invasive Pest Insects on the Specialty Crops in Florida
    and the Caribbean

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    Publish the obtained results in refereed journals.

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    Present new findings at national and international conferences.

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    Prepare and submit proposals to government agencies like the Office
    of Naval Research, the National Science Foundation, the National
    Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, and the National Aeronautics
    and Space Administration to obtain external funding.


Specific research objectives are:

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    Identify pathways, establishment, speed, and spread of potential
    invasive pest insects via machine learning.

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    Predict the future distribution of invasive pest insects in the
    specialty food crops considering the primary climate change
    projections of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).


    How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please send your documents to Dr. Olmo Zavala Romero at 
ozavala at coaps.fsu.edu <mailto:ozavala at coaps.fsu.edu>*

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/*Olmo Zavala-Romero*/

*Assistant Professor*

*http://olmozavala.com*

*Department of Scientific Computing*

*Florida State University*

400 Dirac Science Library

Tallahassee, FL 32306-4120

*Tel:   850-346-9101*

*Email: osz09 at fsu.edu*
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