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Postdoctoral Associate

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate
Department Geology
Posting Number R240033
Posting Link
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
As a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Geology, this position will support the GHub science gateway developed by UB under the leadership of Prof. Briner (PI). GHub host datasets, work flows, and tools to unify ice sheet observations and modeling provide uncertainty quantification, and improve estimates of future sea-level rise. The candidate will work under the direction of Prof Nowicki and Prof Briner and in collaboration with multiple UB faculty and students as well as our external collaborators.

  • The work consists of contributing to the development of GHub datasets and tool capabilities as well as taking a leadership role in interacting with our members and the broader public via outreach and education activities.
  • Advocating and adapting GHub based on community feedback is key to the success of the effort, so the postdoctoral associate will be in communication with GHub members and will be required to present the project at workshop and conferences as well as in publications.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in an area of ice sheet science related to Physical Geography or Glaciology
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in:
  • Data compilation and analysis
  • Ice sheet dataset (observations or models)
  • Computing languages such as python or R
  • Presenting at conferences and writing manuscripts,
  • Leadership,
  • Exhibiting independence
  • Networking
Physical Demands
Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5
Campus North Campus
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Sophie Nowicki
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Empire Innovation Professor
Contact's Email sophien@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-3489
Posting Dates

Posted 02/16/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
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