Post Doctoral Researcher

Utah State University is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher to join Dr. Huaqing Wang’s lab for a P20 NIH project focusing on greenspace, climate change, and human health. The role involves advanced research, geospatial analysis using Python-GIS, statistical analysis in R, collaboration on data collection, and manuscript preparation. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a related field and relevant experience. The position is based in North Logan, UT.
Dr. Huaqing Wang’s lab in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at Utah State University is seeking a highly motivated and talented Post-Doctoral Researcher (Postdoctoral Fellow I) to join our team and contribute to an exciting P20 NIH project focused on the intersection of greenspace, climate change, and human health.

Dr. Huaqing Wang’s lab is looking for a talented postdoctoral researcher to join a major P20 NIH project exploring the relationship between greenspace, climate change, and human health. The project aims to understand and mitigate the impacts of climate change on human health through the enhancement and optimization of urban greenspaces. This interdisciplinary research requires the use of Python-GIS for spatial analysis and statistical methods in R. The position is initially for one year, with the potential for an additional year.
• Conduct advanced research in the fields of greenspace, climate change, and human health.
• Utilize Python-GIS for geospatial analysis and modeling.
• Apply statistical methods in R to analyze and interpret research data.
• Collaborate with the project team on data collection, fieldwork, and literature reviews.
• Prepare and submit research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at conferences and public forums.
• Assist in the development of grant proposals for project sustainability.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture, City Planning, Geography, Public Health, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience using Python-GIS for geospatial analysis.
• Proficiency in R for statistical analysis and data visualization.
• A record of publications in the fields of greenspace and human health.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Along with the online application, please attach:
• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
• Cover Letter - one-page cover letter detailing their interest in the position and relevant experience to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the
Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"
• A writing sample or publication in the greenspace and human health field (if available) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"
• Transcripts(s) or proof of Ph.D completion to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"
• Sample of R code and Python code illustrating programming abilities to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"
• *Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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