<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Funded PhD Position: Understand
& Model Human Experiences of Urban Environments at Scale</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Applications are invited for one PhD research assistant (RA)
position (starting Fall 2023) in the <a href="https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/departments/gss/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Department
of Geography and Spatial Sciences</a> at the <a href="https://www.udel.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">University
of Delaware</a>, to work on an interdisciplinary project combining qualitative
social science investigation with quantitative data-driven analysis and
modeling. The goal is to incorporate essential qualitative measures of human
experiences into quantitative computational analyses of urban environments,
aiming to inform urban designs that can better promote human wellbeing in the
face of global environmental change. The RA will creatively use existing
research methods (qualitative and quantitative) to investigate a wide range of
urban areas, including relations with non-urban areas, develop innovative
approaches for integrating and synthesizing diverse results at scale, design
and implement computational algorithms to incorporate these research advances
in urban models, and consider the social ramifications of urban models. The RA
will collaborate in generating publications intended for diverse audiences. The
position offers a competitive stipend, a tuition waiver, and subsidized health
insurance.<span style="color:rgb(0,176,80)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Qualifications:</b> Ideal candidates have a Master’s
degree in a related field, with:</p>
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</span></span>Solid backgrounds in geospatial quantitative and
computational methods, for example:</p>
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</span></span>knowledge in spatial analysis and modeling,
geo-computation, spatial statistics</p>
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</span></span>proficiency with one or more scientific
programming language (e.g., Python, R)</p>
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</span></span>Experience with or a strong interest in
developing proficiency with one or more of the following:</p>
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</span></span>qualitative research skills </p>
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</span></span>social theory and history</p>
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</span></span>community engagement</p>
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</span></span>Excellent written and oral communication skills</p>
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</span></span>Strong motivation and work ethics</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prior research experience in land cover land use science, geospatial
data science; work, research, and/or volunteer experience with social
dimensions of urban environmental issues (broadly defined); and/or involvement
in interdisciplinary teamwork, are highly valued.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>About Us:</b> The
student will be co-advised by Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/JingGaoGEO" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Jing Gao</a> and Dr. <a href="https://sites.udel.edu/geog-bodylab/julie-klinger/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Julie Klinger</a>.
Dr. Gao is a geospatial data scientist, and leads an interdisciplinary research
team affiliated with <a href="https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/departments/gss/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Geography</a>,
<a href="https://dsi.udel.edu/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Data Science</a>, <a href="https://www.cis.udel.edu/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Computer Science</a>, and <a href="https://ce.udel.edu/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Environmental Engineering</a>, studying human
dimensions of global change. Dr. Klinger is a human geographer, and leads an
interdisciplinary research initiative with collaborations in the Earth
Sciences, Data Science, English and Environmental Humanities, Physics, and
Public Policy. Our students are encouraged to pursue multidisciplinary
coursework and engage with diverse interdisciplinary experts.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences offers nationally
and internationally recognized Ph.D. programs in both Climatology and
Geography, and a graduate-level certificate in Geographic Information Science. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The University of Delaware is a
tier-1 research university and ranks among the top 100 universities in federal
R&D support for science and engineering.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Newark, Delaware is a college town on the mid-Atlantic coast
of the U.S. within 2 hours of travel to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C.,
and New York City.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Application:</b> Applicants should email Dr. Jing Gao (<a href="mailto:jinggao@udel.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">jinggao@udel.edu</a>) and Dr. Julie Klinger (<a href="mailto:klinger@udel.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">klinger@udel.edu</a>) a CV, unofficial transcripts,
and a one-page research statement connecting existing experiences and skillsets
with future research plans. Applications will be reviewed continuously as they
arrive. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviewed virtually in a
timely manner.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Individuals from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:small">--</div><div style="font-size:small">Jing Gao, Ph.D.</div><div style="font-size:small">Geography | Data Science | Computer Science | Environmental Engineering<br></div><div style="font-size:small">University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA</div><div style="font-size:small"><b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/JingGaoGEO" target="_blank"><font color="#3d85c6">Linkedin</font></a></b> | <b><a href="https://twitter.com/JingGaoGEO" target="_blank"><font color="#3d85c6">Twitter</font></a></b> | <b><a href="https://dataverse.harvard.edu/dataverse/geospatial_human_dimensions_data" target="_blank"><font color="#3d85c6">Datasets</font></a></b><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>