Duke University, NSOE

Position ID:

Duke University-NSOE-POSTDOCTORAL_COOLEY [#28870]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Climate Science
Environmental Science / Quantitative Research, Evaluation and Measurement

Appl Deadline:

2024/12/16 11:59PM help popup

* (offers accepted posted 2024/10/14, listed until 2024/12/16)

Position Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The COOL Lab at Duke seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our group’s Arctic hydrology research focus. Specifically, this position will involve conducting research investigating drivers of long-term lake area change in the Arctic using satellite data. This work will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Sarah Cooley in preparation for a full time academic or research career. Postdoctoral researchers are expected to publish their research, regularly present at conferences, and engage in outreach and service to their discipline as appropriate based on experience. They will also contribute to mentoring of junior lab members and actively participate in lab meetings and events. The successful applicant will join a thriving earth and environmental science research community at the Nicholas School of the Environment.

TERM This position will have a term length of one year (1/1/25 – 12/31/25), with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should hold a PhD in Earth Science, Environmental Science, or a related field (e.g. Biology, Ecology).

PROJECTED START DATE The position is projected to start January 1, 2025.

WORK LOCATION Work takes place at Duke University in Durham, NC. Remote work in Duke approved states is allowed with the approval of the supervisor.

TO APPLY Interested individuals should include the following materials: • A short cover letter describing your background and career goals • Curriculum Vitae, including a Publication List

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Publication list

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://sites.duke.edu/coollab/

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