Duke University, NSOE
Position ID:
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
(posted 2024/12/02, listed until 2025/05/19)
Position Description:
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION The COOL Lab at Duke seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our group led by PI Dr. Sarah Cooley. The postdoctoral scholar will have some flexibility in the chosen research topic but it will likely involve contributing to our ongoing work on better understanding climatic and physiographic drivers of northern surface water dynamics using satellite and field data. This research may also include working with NASA’s new Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, as well as the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in Alaska if desired. Postdoctoral researchers in the COOL lab 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 research community in the Division of Earth and Climate Sciences and the broader Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. More information about research in the COOL lab can be found at the COOL lab website. TERM One year, with the possibility of another year extension depending on successful progress. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should hold a PhD in Earth Science, Environmental Science, or a related field (e.g. Environmental Engineering, Ecology, etc). We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience with satellite remote sensing (optical and/or radar) and background in surface water research. Interests and/or background in Arctic research, hydrological modeling, surface water fieldwork, community engagement, and/or spatial statistics are also a plus. PROJECTED START DATE There is flexibility in start date between June 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026. WORK LOCATION Work takes place at Duke University in Durham, NC. Remote work (or partial remote work) may be considered with the approval of the supervisor in select circumstances. TO APPLY Interested individuals should include the following materials: • Cover describing your background, research interest, technical skills, and career goals. • Curriculum Vitae, including a Publication List • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses). Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the USA (or able to obtain legal authorization). Visa Sponsorship is available. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 10th and will continue until the position is filled. Lab link: https://sites.duke.edu/coollab/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
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
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And anything else requested in the position description.
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