Postdoctoral Scholar - Sierra Nevada Research Institute
University of California Merced
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Posted: 02-Nov-23
Location: Merced, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4746394
Postdoctoral Scholar - Sierra Nevada Research Institute
University of California Merced
Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar Salary range: See Table 23 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,480.00 annually at 100% appointment Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: October 2023 Position duration: 2-year Application Window
Open date: September 18, 2023
Next review date: Friday, Dec 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description The Cobian-Iniguez laboratory (https://www.cobianresearch.com/) at UC Merced is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position focused on transdisciplinary research in wildland and wildland-urban-interface fire. The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to the development of collaborative public science communication strategies with a focus on addressing gaps in bilingual fire science communications. They will conduct integrated basic and applied fire science research in the Cobian-Iniguez laboratory at UC Merced. Research tasks may include laboratory scale fire behavior experiments and/or applications of machine learning to fire data. The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to the development of a science distribution network with key Spanish-speaking stakeholder groups on both sides of the US Mexico border. They will contribute to the development of bilingual content for the California Fire Science Consortium website. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to supervise and manage undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to the preparation of grant proposals and, publish in peer reviewed journals. Qualifications
Basic qualifications
A Doctoral degree (in engineering, environmental science, ecology, geography, fire science, forestry or a related field.
Familiarity with quantitative research methods
Experience publishing peer reviewed articles and presenting at technical conferences.
Preferred qualifications
Bilingual In Spanish and English
Advanced experience with experimental methods, statistical methods and/or data science.
Proficient in geo-processing software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
Advanced experience in Python and/or R programming language
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Prior experience with wildfire and/or wildland-urban-interface fire research. Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Reference requirements
3-4 required (contact information only)
Apply link:https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01635 Help contact:ksackett@ucmerced.edu About UC Merced The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy. Job location Merced, CA
UC Merced is the first new American research university built in the 21st century, with a mission of research, teaching and service. The campus opened Sept. 5, 2005, in the San Joaquin Valley. The university is about an hour north of Fresno, two hours south of Sacramento, two hours southeast of San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, and 90 minutes west of Yosemite National Park.