Postdoctoral Associate - Valuing the Sea-Level Adaptation Benefits of Earth Observations

Rutgers University is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, starting Fall 2023. The role focuses on the economics of sea-level change and coastal adaptation, integrating decision-making into the Climate Impact Lab's sea-level rise model. Candidates should have a PhD in economics, public policy, or a related field, with strong skills in climate economics, statistics, and coding (Python). The position offers unique research opportunities and is grant-funded with potential for renewal.
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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Postdoctoral Associate - Valuing the Sea-Level Adaptation Benefits of Earth Observations

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 2023, with interests in the economics of sea-level change and coastal adaptation.

The candidate will join the Rutgers University Earth System Science & Policy Lab (earthscipol.net), under the direction of Professor Robert Kopp, and its collaborators in the NASA Sea Level Change Team (sealevel.nasa.gov) and the Climate Impact Lab (impactlab.org). The candidate will also have opportunities for engagement with collaborators in the Megalopolitan Coastal Transformation Hub (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.

The postdoctoral associate will work to integrate decision-making under uncertainty into the Climate Impact Lab's model of sea-level rise economics (DSCIM-Coastal). They will apply this model to value reductions in sea-level projection uncertainty associated with prospective Earth observation missions and improvements in climate modeling. The results are expected to inform the next NASA Earth Science decadal survey.

Position Status

Posting Number
23FA0510

Posting Open Date
05/08/2023

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

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

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We are seeking candidates with a strong background in climate economics who desire to expand their experience in a transdisciplinary research environment.
Strong grasp of statistics, strong coding skills (including experience in Python), and excellent organizational and communication skills are required.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview

The Rutgers University Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral associate, starting Fall 2023, with interests in the economics of sea-level change and coastal adaptation.

The postdoctoral associate will work to integrate decision-making under uncertainty into the Climate Impact Lab's model of sea-level rise economics (DSCIM-Coastal). They will apply this model to value reductions in sea-level projection uncertainty associated with prospective Earth observation missions and improvements in climate modeling. The results are expected to inform the next NASA Earth Science decadal survey.

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, and contact information for 3 referees online.

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/200773

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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