Postdoctoral Research Associate I (CLIMAS)

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Postdoctoral Research Associate I (CLIMAS)
Posting Number req19172
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 bridging climate science and decision-making to advance heat resilience in rural, tribal, and border communities in the U.S. Southwest. Candidates with experience with U.S. local policy and decision-making and an interest in heat resilience from diverse disciplinary backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work with interdisciplinary researchers, decision-makers, and community members across the U.S. Southwest on research that advances equitable decision-making to improve climate change resilience. This position is full time with renewal contingent on performance and 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!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Conduct collaborative and independent research on climate resilience in the U.S. 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 have a doctorate degree in geography, urban planning, public policy, public health, environmental sciences, or a related field as applicable upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in working with non-academic partners, including local decision-makers and 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
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Ladd Keith | [email protected]
Open Date 3/28/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety.
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 a 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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