Postdoctoral Scholar at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Logo:

Posting Number:

RTF00031PO23

USC Market Title:

Post Doctoral Fellow

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156387

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

College of Arts and Sciences

Department:

CAS Geography

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Type of Faculty Position:

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Post-doctoral

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

South Carolina Retirement:

No

State Insurance Programs:

Yes

Annual Leave:

No

Sick Leave:

No

Advertised Job Summary:

Deploy and maintain atmospheric sensors in rural South Carolina and analyze trends in the observational data sets. Integration of social (perceptions of heat from focus groups interviews) and observational data in the development of convergent frameworks, present research findings in professional venues and publications in peer-reviewed journals.


You will be part of an interdisciplinary team working on coupling social and physical measures of climate induced hazards as we build collaborative pathways for adaptive capacity and adaptation options. The primary focus will be examining perceptions of heat and instrumented measures of it in rural areas of South Carolina. Our methodological approach is part of our NSF-supported multi-state interdisciplinary research team from the University of Idaho and the University of Nevada-Reno addressing wildfire, drought, and heat hazards.
The responsibilities include:

• Deploy and maintain atmospheric sensors in rural South Carolina.


• Analyze trends in observation data sets.


• Use physical frameworks to understand trends in observations including interpreting spatial variables that can impact differences in trends.


• Contribute to developing research approaches integrating social and physical data streams.


• Coordinate research assistants on the project.


• Publish results in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at conferences and seminars.

Required Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in Geography, Climatology, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth System Sciences or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Geography, Climatology, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth System Sciences or related fields; interest in the intersection of social and physical sciences; experience with environmental or social data collection and geospatial analytics.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Motivation to succeed in an independent work environment and interact with a multidisciplinary team and rural community;Experience with atmospheric or environmental measurements and data analysis (time series, statistical analysis), and geospatial analytics;Programming experience for data analysis and visualization of time series and spatial data sets (e.g., Python/xarray, R, MATLAB, etc.);Strong planning and organizational skills, with the capacity to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, set clear deadlines, and consistently meet them;Familiarity with field observations of atmospheric variables; experience with environmental or social data collection and geospatial analytics;Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.

Job Duty:

Deploy and maintain atmospheric sensors in rural South Carolina.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

Analyze trends in observation data sets including physical frameworks and spatial variables influencing them.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

Contribute to developing research approaches for integrating social and physical data streams.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

Present research findings at professional conferences, publish results in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Hazardous weather category:

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.:

No

Desired Start Date:

01/01/2024

Position End Date :

12/31/2024

Job Open Date:

11/14/2023

Job Close Date:

05/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by May 1, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/158163

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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