The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position on Arctic systems in the laboratory of Professor Howard Epstein Epstein Ecosystem Ecology Lab (theopenscholar.com) .

This postdoctoral position will have several responsibilities within the Arctic Research Center at the University of Virginia under the direct supervision of Professor Epstein. 1) The postdoc will contribute to an NSF research project regarding the implementation and utilization of a terrestrial micro-meteorological sensor network in the community of Utqiagvik, AK to assess how components of the built environment affect local conditions and the stability of permafrost. Understanding the Changing Natural-Built Landscape in an Arctic Community: An Integrated Sensor Network in Utqiagvik, Alaska | ARCUS at the UVA Arctic Research Center   2) The postdoc will have some project management responsibilities within the UVA Arctic Research Center.  3) The postdoc will have opportunities to teach or contribute to courses on Arctic systems.  4) The postdoc will have the flexibility to incorporate their own research ideas into existing UVA Arctic Research Center projects.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. degree in Environmental Sciences or related field is required.  Candidates should have a demonstrated publication record in Arctic system sciences and have experience working with micro-meteorological equipment and data, with an emphasis on complex datasets, and spatial and time series analyses. We also envision the use of remote sensing and climate datasets to scale the locally collected data to the extent of the community of Utqiagvik and surrounding tundra landscapes.  The work we conduct is highly collaborative with practitioners from various types of institutions, as well as local community members.  Therefore, candidates must have excellent leadership and communication skills, both oral and written. Candidates may also serve as a mentor for both graduate and undergraduate students.
 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs  and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters.

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV box. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled.  The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

The start date is negotiable, but can be as early as May 1, 2023.  This is a one-year appointment, with the potential for renewal for a second year, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Howard Epstein, Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental Sciences, at hee2b@virginia.edu.

For questions about the application process, please contact Richard Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@Virginia.edu .

Further information about Howard Epstein and his research may be found at Department of Environmental Sciences (virginia.edu) .

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