Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Details

Posting Number: RTF00026PO20

USC Market Title: Post Doctoral Fellow

Business Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine and Coastal Sciences

Advertised Job Summary: Support modeling of marsh responses to sea-level rise and conduct field work. This research grant position is established to support expanded activities or projects.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Ph.D. in marine or coastal related science, engineering or geosciences.

Preferred Qualifications: High level knowledge of multiple computer languages, math, and statistics.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: A high level of skill in GIS, computer modeling, data analysis using SAS. Good working knowledge of programming languages VB, R, or Python. Knowledge about coastal processes, especially related to marsh ecology and geomorphology. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, and possess effective oral and written communication skills. Evidence of productivity. Ability to perform manual work outdoors in a harsh environment, e.g. dirt, mud, rain, insects, heat and cold. Must be able to drive a pickup truck and boat. Must have excellent speaking and written English language skills. Must be able to travel overnight.

Job Duties

• Analyze tide, LiDAR, SET, TSS, and vegetation data and incorporate into models. (30%)
• Incorporate that latest 1D version of MEM into a 2D, spatially explicit form. (20%)
• Synthesize results and write papers for peer reviewed journals. (20%)
• Participate in field trips to salt marshes to collect data. (5%)
• Participate in meetings and make presentations to collaborating scientists and sponsors. (5%)
• Prepare reports and publications. (20%)