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justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</span></p>
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justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">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!</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">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. </span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proficient in a programming language like Python, Julia or Matlab. </span></p></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to work productively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, balancing objectives involving research and code development.</span></p></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Previous research on Climate Change and habitat distribution.</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience working with bioclimatic data from the scenarios of the IPCC.</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong background in machine learning and data analysis with Python.</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Knowledge of geospatial analysis for numerical model data and satellite data. </span></p></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Summary of doctoral dissertation and/or past research experience.</span></p></li>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:
justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning/Computational Science, you will perform the following duties:</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Perform high-quality research in Climate Change and Prediction of Potential Invasive Pest Insects on the Specialty Crops in Florida and the Caribbean</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Publish the obtained results in refereed journals. </span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Present new findings at national and international conferences. </span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">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. </span></p></li>
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<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identify pathways, establishment, speed, and spread of potential invasive pest insects via machine learning.</span></p></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">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).</span></p></li>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Please send your documents to Dr. Olmo Zavala Romero at </span><a href="mailto:ozavala@coaps.fsu.edu" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">ozavala@coaps.fsu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#212121;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></b></p>
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<p><font color="#212529"><font face="Century Gothic, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 8pt" size="2"><b>Department of
Scientific Computing</b></font></font></font></p>
<p><font color="#212529"><font face="Century Gothic, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 8pt" size="2"><b>Florida State
University</b></font></font></font></p>
<p><font color="#212529"><font face="Century Gothic, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 8pt" size="2">400 Dirac Science Library</font></font></font></p>
<p><font color="#212529"><font face="Century Gothic, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 8pt" size="2">Tallahassee, FL 32306-4120</font></font></font></p>
<p><font face="Garamond, serif"><font style="font-size: 8pt" size="2"><b>Tel: 850-346-9101</b></font></font></p>
<p><font face="Garamond, serif"><font style="font-size: 8pt" size="2"><b>Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:osz09@fsu.edu">osz09@fsu.edu</a></b></font></font></p>
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