[ES_JOBS_NET] postdoc in compound fire/climate hazards at U.Michigan

[Gretchen Keppel-Aleks]

Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor are seeking a
postdoctoral scholar to assess compound hazards associated with wildfire in
the Pacific Northwest. The postdoc will be part of a NASA-funded Earth
Action: Wildland Fires project to support proactive decision making to
protect vulnerable populations from coincident risks arising from heat,
fire, and air quality.

The postdoctoral scholar is expected to analyze satellite data, climate
model output, and geospatial socioeconomic data. They should have
experience working with atmospheric and/or remote sensing data, and an
interest in multi-disciplinary collaboration. Outputs of their research,
specifically analysis about the incidence of compound hazards and the
driving climate and atmospheric conditions, will be used to understand
behavioral and public policy responses to compound hazards and to improve
adaptation to climatic changes and fire conditions. The scholar will be
supervised by Prof. Gretchen Keppel-Aleks in the department of Climate and
Space Sciences and Engineering and is expected to work in person on the Ann
Arbor campus.

*Responsibilities: *

   - Work closely with climate scientists to design, carry out, and
   communicate cutting edge research
   - Collaborate with social scientists and stakeholders to translate
   scientific analysis into useable information for decision support
   - Publish results in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals
   - Present results at conferences and workshops

*Required Qualifications: *

   - Ph.D. in atmospheric or climate science or Ph.D. in a related science
   or engineering discipline
   - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   - Strong quantitative analysis skills, including experience with
   advanced statistical methods and ability to work with large data sets
   - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
   - Commitment to an inclusive workplace

*Start date: *Spring 2025 (flexible)

*Compensation: *$62,000 per year

*Term: *One year, with a second year likely pending sufficient progress.



*Contact Information: *For further information or to apply for this
position, please email Prof. Gretchen Keppel-Aleks at gkeppela at umich.edu.

*Application*: Candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, example of a
published or in review paper, and three professional reference contacts.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled, with a
priority for applications received by January 30, 2025.

-- 
Gretchen Keppel-Aleks, Ph.D. (*she/her*)
Associate Professor
Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering
University of Michigan
gkeppela at umich.edu
carbon.engin.umich.edu
734.647.4581
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