Post-Doc Research Associate
About The Position
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
