Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development. Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences (EMES) and the Institute of Marine Sciences at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges. We encourage engaged service that translates knowledge for the public good. We support a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster diverse identities and perspectives, and encourage collaboration with all segments of society. This full-time position will contribute to projects on natural hazards and disasters.The primary projects will focus on extreme weather events and their impacts to communities in the Southeastern US. Topics of related projects include compound and cascading hazards, impact-based forecasting, disaster risk management, and community-engaged projects to build local resilience. The candidate will work closely with Dr. Antonia Sebastian and Dr. Miyuki Hino. More information on past publications and ongoing research projects is available here: https://www.sebastianlab.online/ and here: www.miyukihino.com. This position will be responsible for a wide range of research tasks, including literature review, designing analysis to meet research objectives, and data analysis and visualization, including spatial and statistical analyses. The datasets are large and complex, so experience with R or Python is required. They will also evaluate research results for validity and reliability and oversee project progress. Finally, they will help develop research papers, presentations, and other communications products.

Requirements

• Doctorate in a discipline related to the area of assignment, or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in R or Python
• strong interpersonal skills
• written, and verbal communication abilities
• proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Academic research experience
• interest/familiarity with climate change
• natural hazards
• data analysis and related public policy.

Responsibilities

• literature review
• designing analysis to meet research objectives
• data analysis and visualization, including spatial and statistical analyses
• evaluate research results for validity and reliability
• oversee project progress
• develop research papers, presentations, and other communications products

Benefits

• comprehensive medical and vision coverage
• paid leave
• benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees