Postdoctoral Fellow - Spatial Data Analyst

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 8 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP004243P
Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow - Spatial Data Analyst
Division/College College of Science
Department Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences
Location Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences at the University of Idaho is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to participate in the National Science Foundation EPSCoR funded I-CREWS project. The position will predominately work with the I-CREWS characterize team to collate, assess, and generate spatial datasets in support of the ICEWS project. These datasets will include biophysical and social science datasets related to energy and water resilience to stressors at regional and local scales. This individual will also work with the I-CREWS alternative futures team to generate data for use in low-fidelity virtual reality environments. The individual will collaboratively work with the modeling, alternative futures team, and Energy Water Data Hub, as well as other I-CREWS project personnel. This individual will also work collaboratively to support workforce development goals in the I-CREWS project through the development of instructional materials for diverse audiences, such as students, other project team members, and the public.
Unit URL
www.uidaho.edu/sci/ess

Position Qualifications


Required Experience
  • Experience using ArcGIS Pro or QGIS
  • Experience in spatial modeling, remote sensing, or spatial statistics
Required Education
  • PhD in geography, environmental science, mathematics or statistics, computer science, engineering, or a related field with a focus on quantitative spatial data science at the time of hiring
Required Other
Additional Preferred
  • Experience in publishing in peer-reviewed literature
  • Experience in communication to scientific audiences
  • Experience in risk and resilience research
  • Experience in analyzing quantitative and qualitative datasets
  • Experience in modeling complex processes
  • Experience in using statistical software systems
  • Interest in developing instructional materials for diverse audiences, such as students, other project team members, and the general public
  • Interest in working in a large collaborative team
  • Excellent communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information


FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Employee Category Exempt
Pay Range $60,000.00 annually
Type of Appointment Academic Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 01/02/2024
Closing Date 05/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.

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