Postdoctoral Research Associate I Job at University of Arizona
Posting Number
req12721
Department
Sch of Landscape Architecture
Department Website Link
https://capla.arizona.edu/
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The School of Landscape Architecture and Planning is in search of a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with the Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) program, funded by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The primary research focus for this Postdoctoral Research Associate is interdisciplinary climate change resilience research, with a focus on bridging science and decision-making in rural contexts. Candidates with experience in climate change resilience research and an interest in heat research in rural, tribal, and border communities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work together as a cohort with interdisciplinary researchers, decision-makers, and community members across the Southwest on research that advances equitable decision-making to improve climate change resilience. This position is for two years, full-time, with renewal for up to one more year contingent on funding.
The Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) program was established in 1998 as part of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments program. CLIMAS is a collaboration between University of Arizona and New Mexico State University. The CLIMAS team has experts from a variety of social, physical, and natural sciences working with partners across the Southwest to develop sustainable answers to regional climate challenges.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct collaborative and independent research on climate change resilience in the Southwest.
- Collaborate with the PI and research team, including supporting and potentially leading manuscripts and proposals.
- Represent the research team at workshops, conferences, and forums.
- Conduct tasks as directed by the principal investigator.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary research team.
- Demonstrated excellent oral, written, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in climate change resilience.
- Demonstrated interest or expertise in heat-related research areas such as field data collection, mapping, public health outcomes, and/or policy and governance.
- Demonstrated interest in working with rural, tribal, and border communities.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research, including executing research objectives, paper publication, and proposal development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must hold or be conferred a doctoral degree by January 1, 2023, in geography, urban planning, public policy, public health, environmental sciences, or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in working with non-academic partners, including community stakeholders.
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$54,835
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
1/2/2023
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Ladd Keith
ladd@arizona.edu
ladd@arizona.edu
Open Date
11/30/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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