Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: about 3 hours ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2024 - 375
Department COPH Environ, Agri & Occ Health 50005427
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Public Health
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule M-F, Flexible
Requisition Category Research - Academic
Requisition Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Title/Academic Rank Postdoctoral Research Associate
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic)
Job Requisition Begin Date 10/18/2024

Position Qualification


Position Summary
The Water, Climate, and Health Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in joining our interdisciplinary team to explore the impacts of climate on human health. The successful candidate will work on innovative research and engagement projects that explore the connections between climate and health.
The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers from various academic institutions and governmental agencies, including the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, as well as national and international partners.
In addition to helping with climate and health studies funded by NOAA, CDC, and NASA, the postdoctoral researcher will have an opportunity to participate in the newly formed NIST Climate Measurements Center of Excellence. They will assist with leading sectoral working groups to conduct formal gap analyses, solicit input from stakeholder groups, and lead the development of new methodologies for climate impact measurement. The project will focus on refining and standardizing metrics that span economic, social, and ecological system.
Our objective is to ensure that assessments at the state and subnational levels are robust, transdisciplinary, and capable of informing local and regional decision-making. This includes building capacity among stakeholders to apply the tools and methods developed and contributing to the establishment of national standards for climate risk and adaptation metrics.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and assist with climate and health studies.
  • Conduct gap analyses within the health sectors to identify measurement needs and missing information critical for climate assessments.
  • Develop and refine metrics for climate impacts and adaptation strategies, ensuring that these methods are standardized across different sectors and states.
  • Support capacity-building efforts by developing resources and training for stakeholder groups to apply climate impact tools and methods effectively.
  • Disseminate research findings through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and engagement with expert communities.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to climate impact analysis and the development of standardized methods for local and national application.


    • Qualifications

  • PhD in a relevant field such as climatology, environmental science, data science, public health, or a closely related discipline.
  • Background in data analysis, integration of interdisciplinary datasets, and climate metrics development, is preferred.
  • Experience in climate impact assessment, particularly in the health sector, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of statistical methods, programming (e.g., Python, R), and data quality assurance techniques.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment and engage with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong communication skills, with experience presenting research at conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Interest in transdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between scientific methods and real-world decision-making processes.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.

    • Desired Skills
  • Familiarity with state or subnational climate assessment processes.
  • Experience with social and biophysical datasets
  • Ability to contribute to capacity-building efforts for non-experts, including the development of training materials and resources.
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    Required Qualifications
  • PhD in a relevant field such as climatology, environmental science, data science, public health, or a closely related discipline.
  • Background in data analysis, integration of interdisciplinary datasets, and climate metrics development, is preferred.
  • Experience in climate impact assessment, particularly in the health sector, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of statistical methods, programming (e.g., Python, R), and data quality assurance techniques.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment and engage with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong communication skills, with experience presenting research at conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Interest in transdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between scientific methods and real-world decision-making processes.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
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    Supplemental Qualifications
  • Familiarity with state or subnational climate assessment processes.
  • Experience with social and biophysical datasets.
  • Ability to contribute to capacity-building efforts for non-experts, including the development of training materials and resources.
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