Postdoctoral Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Job Description

Wildfires have grown in number and intensity in the recent years with multi-faceted impacts on the social fabrics of our communities. Understanding societal impacts of wildfires requires research at the intersection of engineering, physical, natural, and social sciences.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Information Systems from the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno are hiring for a full-time, Postdoctoral Scholar with an engineering background, sufficient knowledge of statistics and empirical studies, and research experience in the social and economic dimensions of natural hazards. The postdoctoral scholar will join a large cross-disciplinary team and will have the opportunity to work on an NSF-funded project along with faculties, research staff, and graduate students from different disciplines.

The anticipated start date is flexible and can be as soon as January 1, 2023. Primary responsibilities will include leading fundamental and independent but collaborative research on social impacts of wildfires, disseminating research outcomes through journal and conference publications, and contributing to grant writing and funding acquisition. This is a one-year assignment that may be extended contingent to funding availability.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering or any other related fields with research experience in social dimensions of natural hazards by time of appointment.

• The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.

• The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

Compensation Grade
Postdoctoral Scholar

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules . Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

The College of Engineering

In the past decade, substantial growth in both student enrollment and tenure-track faculty positions has led the College of Engineering to unprecedented success and new levels of performance that contributed significantly to the University’s elevation to Carnegie R1 status. Enrollment has doubled since 2008, and in the most recent fiscal year, new research funding surpassed $19 million. In 2020, the 100,000-square-foot William N. Pennington Engineering Building opened. With its 150 graduate workstations, 40 laboratories and ISO Class 5 (Class 100) cleanroom, our students and faculty will build on the College’s robust tradition of excellence in pursuit of high-impact research that improves lives in our state, across our nation and around the world.  https://www.unr.edu/engineering

Department Information

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is a highly research active department with over 568 BS, MS, and PhD students, 22 tenured/tenure-track faculty, and 6 research faculty and technical staff. The department offers BS degree programs in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering, and the graduate programs in 5 sub-disciplines that are nationally ranked by the US News and World Report. The department has annual research expenditures of over $6.5M, funded by external grants. More information about the department can be found at unr.edu/cee. The department actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our programs and activities. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are desired for this position. The University of Nevada, Reno serves nearly 21,000 students. For further information about the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, please go to: http://www.unr.edu/cee/

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

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Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Research Statement: brief statement outlining the research experience and interest

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

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