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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Job Description
Position Information
Position Information
| Department | Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences (AOES) |
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| Alternate Department Description | |
| Criminal Background Check | Standard Background Check |
| Motor Vehicle Background Check | No |
| Statement of Economic Interest | Not Applicable |
| Job Category | Postdoctoral Faculty |
| Role (State) Job Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Working Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Position Number | F781AZ |
| Recruit Number | FAC8939 |
| Working Hours | |
| Location | Fairfax, VA |
| Other Location | |
| Pay Band | |
| Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. |
| Web Announcement | Postdoctoral Research Fellow George Mason University, with the Virginia Climate Center (VCC), is seeking a collaborative and rigorously trained person for the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment. Mason Science is committed to advancing access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (A-JEDI) throughout our STEM community, including within our hiring and retention practices. At Mason Science, our values include fostering an organizational culture that promotes anti-racism, belonging, respect, and civility. We believe that a diversity of opinions, cultures, and perspectives is what provides vibrancy, innovation, and growth to an academic community. By prioritizing inclusive excellence in academics, teaching, research, and global engagement, we strive to attract a diverse pool of faculty and staff who exemplify the Mason Science mission and vision. About the Virginia Climate Center: George Mason University has established the Virginia Climate Center (VCC) to serve as a climate extension service for communities in the Commonwealth to increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change. As an extension service, the VCC will conduct research to develop knowledge, products and services for Virginia municipalities, businesses, and civic organizations to support risk prevention and resilience strategies for climate change impacts, focusing on under-resourced communities within the Commonwealth that are more susceptible to adverse effects of climate change. An initial two-year (2022-2024) pilot project funded by NOAA will be conducted to test this organizational model in northern Virginia, in partnership with the City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Ultimately, the Center will provide products and services to Virginia municipalities and businesses to support infrastructure and policy planning, wise resource management, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Local decision makers will gain access to an unprecedented range of observational data, environmental models, and experts in climate science, sustainability, communication, and engineering solutions for increasing resilience to flash flooding and coastal inundation, degraded air quality, and threats to human health, saving tax dollars and improving the livelihoods of Virginians. About the Position: The VCC pilot project is making a cluster hire with multiple post-doctoral and graduate research assistance positions to join a large interdisciplinary team from multiple colleges, departments and centers across George Mason University, including the Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies, The Institute for a Sustainable Earth, the Center for Climate Change Communication, the Colleges of Science, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Public Health, the Schar School of Public Policy and the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. This is a two-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal subject to the availability of funds. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will conduct original research in the area of local climate data analytics and climate change impacts. The incumbent will leverage historical and projected climate change data in order to develop and apply metrics of climate change impacts across sectors, with an emphasis on public health. Additional responsibilities include but are to limited to:
The pilot-test will have been deemed successful if there is strong demand for the VCC’s services at the end of the project, and a viable financial model that will allow VCC to meet those demands. Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information. |
| For Full Consideration, Apply by: | 11/28/2022 |
| Posting Date | 10/26/2022 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled? | Yes |
| Telework Friendly? | |
| Mason Ad Statement | Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education. Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create. If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/! George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition. |
| Equity Statement | George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. |
| Campus Safety Information | Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/ |
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