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Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The University of Georgia • Athens, Georgia, US • 1m ago

Posting Number:

G/R27722P

Working Title:

Department:

Franklin-Geography

About the University of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Employment Type:

Employee

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date:

01/15/2025

Posting Date:

11/11/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EOO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Create a Natural Hazards checklist that at minimum identifies by Hazard Type listed in Task 2.0:

Percentage of time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Evaluate the quality, adequacy, and fitness of purpose of the natural hazards data sources in Task 1.1. The evaluation shall include at minimum:

creation date
geographic coverage extent
resolution
data type (vector, raster)
coordinate system/projection
datum (geographic horizontal/vertical, tidal), and
unit of measure

Percentage of time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Identify hazards for which there is little or no geo-spatial data source available.

Percentage of time:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Task 2.1: Identify and assess the quality of available geospatial natural hazards data. UGA shall identify and assess the suitability of available geo-spatial data for the following hazards:
Climate Driven Hazards

Storm surge flooding
Non-storm surge flooding (Riverine/Surface)
Mean Sea Level Change
Precipitation Change
Average Annual Temperature Increases
Extreme Heat/Cold
Hurricanes/Typhoons/Cyclones
Tornados
Wildlands Fire/ Wildfires
Thawing Permafrost
Drought
Desertification
UGA shall utilize authoritative data sets to assess risks to infrastructure from the following geologic hazards:
- Geologic Hazards
- Volcanic Activity
- Earthquakes
- Tsunamis
- Subsidence

Percentage of time:

Classification Title:

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

1.0

Position Summary:

Through the first ever Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between an academic institution and Navy Region Southeast, the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) will work to help the United States Navy ensure the security of our national assets, infrastructure, and missions. This position will work to understand how climate change is impacting Navy installations across the southeast and to enhance the Navy’s resilience to these stressors. Researchers in the Department of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences program have been tasked with identifying geohazards and spatial mapping techniques for the project.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position:

Ph.D in Geography, GIScience, atmospheric or related sciences

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies :

GIS, GIS and/or Python Programming, Familiarity with large geospatial datasets and climate models.

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Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Dr. Marshall Shepherd

Recruitment Contact Email:

marshgeo@uga.edu

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