Postdoctoral Associate - Integrated Climate Risk Management in Urban Coasts

Rutgers University is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Integrated Climate Risk Management for Urban Coasts, starting Fall 2023. The position, based in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, involves developing coupled natural-human system models to address climate adaptation challenges and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a PhD in climate science, economics, or related fields, with strong skills in statistics and coding (Python). The role is grant-funded, with potential for renewal.
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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Associate - Integrated Climate Risk Management in Urban Coasts

Department
SAS - Earth & Planetary Sciences

Salary
Commensurate With Experience

Posting Summary

The Rutgers University Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral associate, starting Fall with interests in climate risk, climate risk management, and co-production of research with stakeholder partners.

Starting Fall 2023, the candidate will join the Rutgers University Earth System Science & Policy Lab (earthscipol.net) and the Megalopolitan Coastal Transformation Hub (MACH, coastalhub.org), under the direction of Professor Robert Kopp. MACH, a transdisciplinary research network analyzing coastal climate risk management strategies, which will provide unique opportunities for research, education, outreach, decision support, and professional development.

Principal responsibilities include developing and applying integrated coupled natural-human system models to characterize adaptation challenges and support climate adaptation decision making, as well as working with climate engagement professionals to ensure stakeholder concerns and decision-maker needs are reflected in model development.

Position Status
Full Time

Posting Number
23FA0509

Posting Open Date
05/08/2023

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Applicant must hold a PhD in climate science, economics, public policy, or a related field at the time of appointment.

We are seeking candidates with a strong background in climate change from a natural science, social science, economic or decision analysis perspective, who desire to expand their experience in a transdisciplinary research environment.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong grasp of statistics, strong coding skills (including experience in Python), and excellent organizational and communication skills are required.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

The Rutgers University Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral associate, starting Fall with interests in climate risk, climate risk management, and co-production of research with stakeholder partners.

Supported by a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation, the Megapolitan Coastal Transformation Hub (MACH) is a Rutgers-led, 13-institution hub within the NSF's Coastlines and People program. Working with community partners in the New York City-New Jersey-Philadelphia region, MACH aims to 1) facilitate flexible, equitable, and robust multidecadal planning to manage climate risk, while 2) advancing the scientific understanding of how interactions among coastal climate hazards, changing landforms, and human decisions shape climate risk.

We are seeking candidates with a strong background in climate change from a natural science, social science, economic or decision analysis perspective, who desire to expand their experience in a transdisciplinary research environment.

The position will be based at Rutgers-New Brunswick. The position is a grant-funded annual position, with renewal for a second year expected subject to performance.

Statement

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should upload cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae including publication list, one representative publication pdf.

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/200769

Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City

State

Location Details

Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Wright-Rieman Laboratories
610 Taylor Road, Room 142
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8066

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
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