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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in
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PhD and Postdoc positions at the University of Delaware</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in
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Gao Lab in Geospatial Data Science and Human Dimensions of
Global Change at the <a href="https://www.udel.edu/"
target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"
moz-do-not-send="true">University of Delaware</a> invites
applications for PhD and Postdoc positions. We are a
growing interdisciplinary team led by Dr. <a
href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jing-gao-geography"
target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"
moz-do-not-send="true">Jing Gao</a> currently consisting
of four graduate students and two undergraduate interns.
Our work spans three research directions as listed below.
We look for self-motivated researchers in any of these
directions or their intersections. The positions come with
competitive funding packages and a wide range of
collaboration opportunities within and beyond the
university.</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt
0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span
style="font-family:Symbol">·<span
style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times
New Roman""> </span></span>Spatiotemporal
modeling of socioeconomic processes (e.g. mapping
population characteristics)</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt
0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span
style="font-family:Symbol">·<span
style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times
New Roman""> </span></span>Data-driven
investigations of socio-environmental dynamics (e.g.
interactions between climate change and global
urbanization)</p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt
0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span
style="font-family:Symbol">·<span
style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times
New Roman""> </span></span>Machine learning
tool development for geospatial data analytics (e.g.
uncertainty quantification)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in
8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ideal
candidates have a solid background in quantitative and
computational methods (e.g., spatial analysis and
modeling, geo-computation, machine learning, statistics),
excellent written and verbal communication skills, and
strong work ethics. Prior research experience in
geography, earth system science, environmental science, or
interdisciplinary teamwork are highly valued.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in
8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For
PhD students, funding can take the form of research
assistantship (RA), teaching assistantship (TA), or
fellowship. Depending on research focus, students can be
housed in the <a
href="https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/departments/gss/"
target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"
moz-do-not-send="true">Department of Geography and
Spatial Sciences</a> (for PhD in Geography, or PhD in
Climatology), the <a href="https://ce.udel.edu/"
target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"
moz-do-not-send="true">Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering</a> (for PhD in Environmental
Engineering), or the <a href="https://www.cis.udel.edu/"
target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"
moz-do-not-send="true">Department of Computer and
Information Sciences</a> (for PhD in Computer Science).
Co-advising is possible and often encouraged for
multidisciplinary students. Applicants should indicate
their interests to Dr. Jing Gao (<a
href="mailto:jinggao@udel.edu" target="_blank"
style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" moz-do-not-send="true">jinggao@udel.edu</a>)
before applying, by emailing a CV, unofficial transcripts,
and a short research statement connecting existing
experiences and skillsets with future plans, which will be
reviewed as they arrive. For starting in Fall 2021,
priority consideration for admission and funding will be
given to applications received by January 5, 2021, and
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a virtual
interview before January 12, 2021. <a
href="https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/grad/prospective-students/grad-admissions/"
target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"
moz-do-not-send="true">Here</a> are instructions on the
formal application process. The different programs can
have different requirements.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in
8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For
postdoc fellows, the position is initially being recruited
for one year with the possibility to extend pending on
satisfactory performance and funding availability. The
formal start date for 2021 is negotiable, while applicants
should have received their PhD in related fields before
formally starting. To apply, email Dr. Jing Gao (<a
href="mailto:jinggao@udel.edu" target="_blank"
style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" moz-do-not-send="true">jinggao@udel.edu</a>)
a CV, a research plan, contact information for three
references, and a cover letter highlighting demonstrated
abilities for conducting and publishing the proposed work.
Review will be done on a rolling basis, while the first
round will take place on January 5, 2021, and shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview
before January 12, 2021.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in
8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, underrepresented minorities, and individuals with
disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in
8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The
University of Delaware is a very high research activity
(R1) 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:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Newark,
Delaware is a quiet college town on the mid-Atlantic coast
of the U.S. within 2 hours of travel to New York City,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.</p>
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<div style="font-size:small">Jing Gao, Ph.D.</div>
<div style="font-size:small">Assistant Professor of
Geospatial Data Science</div>
<div style="font-size:small">Geography | Data Science
| Civil & Environmental Engineering</div>
<div style="font-size:small">University of Delaware,
Newark, DE 19716, USA</div>
<div style="font-size:small"><a
href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jing-gao-geography"
target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"><b><font
color="#3d85c6">Linkedin</font></b></a> | <b><a
href="https://twitter.com/JingGao_geo"
target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"><font
color="#3d85c6">Twitter</font></a></b> | <b><a
href="https://dataverse.harvard.edu/dataverse/geospatial_human_dimensions_data"
target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"><font
color="#3d85c6">Datasets</font></a></b><br>
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