Postdoctoral Associate- The Crop-Climate Feedback Cycle

Posting Details

Posting Details



Job # 076147 Job Title Postdoctoral Associate- The Crop-Climate Feedback Cycle Location Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Pay Range Commensurate with experience FLSA Status Non-exempt Hours
As determined by faculty sponsor. Job Type Full-time Rank Post Doc Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
The Department of Geography and the Environment, part of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in the interdisciplinary study of climate-agriculture interactions. The postdoc will join a dynamic and inclusive research group, working with Dr. Ethan Coffel of Syracuse University and Dr. Justin Mankin of Dartmouth College.
The postdoc will join an NSF -funded project investigating the impacts of warming on crops and the effects of agriculture on regional climate, using climate model simulations and distributed observations of climate and agriculture.
The postdoc will have the opportunity to significantly shape the project’s research direction according to their interests.
The initial appointment will be for 2 years, beginning in Fall 2022, and the postdoc will be based at Syracuse University, in Syracuse, NY. Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in climate/atmospheric science, ecological or agricultural modeling, ecohydrology, or a related field and should have experience working with climate data in Python, R, or other programming languages.
We seek candidates whose research and/or lived experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Job Specific Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in climate/atmospheric science, ecological or agricultural modeling, ecohydrology, or a related field
Programming skills in Python, R, or a related language
Experience working with climate datasets, agricultural data, and/or climate model simulations
Strong writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the faculty mentor, collaborate on research on the interactions between climate change and agricultural systems.
• Coauthor peer-reviewed publications and present research at conferences.
• Other tasks assigned by faculty mentor, including mentoring graduate students and undergraduates.

＃HEJ Physical Requirements Tools/Equipment Application Instructions
Primary consideration will be given to applications received by Feb 1, 2022 (for a start date of Aug. 24, 2022), but all applications will be considered until the position is filled. Required materials include:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Two-page research statement focused on your future research plans
4. Contact information for three references

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To apply, go to: https://www.sujobopps.com/. For questions, contact Ethan Coffel, Syracuse University, edcoffel@syr.edu.