How to Apply
Required Application Materials:
- Detailed CV
- Statement describing qualifications and interest in the position (max 2 pages)
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Names and contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be addressed to Dr. Van Berkel ([email protected]). If you encounter issues uploading your PDF, please contact Joe Coeling, HR Business Partner ([email protected]) with the job posting number or name of this position in the subject line.
Job Summary
The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan is seeking applications for a postdoctoral research position to apply urban modeling and stakeholder engagement approaches to study the impacts of climate migration. The successful candidate will work under the mentorship of Derek Van Berkel and Maria Carmen Lemos on an NSF project called the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies (CLARS). This project seeks to develop collaborative adaptation strategies for vulnerable climate migrants and host communities across urban settings in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) and Great Lakes Region (GLR). It will build on existing online public participatory GIS software, and be part of GLISA, NOAA's CAP/RISA team for the Great Lakes region. GLISA works at the boundary between climate science and decision making, striving to enhance Great Lakes communities? capacity to understand, plan for, and respond to climate impacts now and in the future.
The initial appointment will be for 12 months, with the potential for renewal based on performance.
Who We Are
The School for Environment and Sustainability (https://seas.umich.edu/) is a collaborative and interdisciplinary school. Our mission includes contributing to the protection of environmental resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. We accomplish this by generating and sharing knowledge, contributing to policy and engaging managers and stakeholders. The University of Michigan is a top-ranked public university with excellence in research and teaching. Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a town known for arts, culture, parks and restaurants.
SEAS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
- Developing land change modeling, scenarios, and computational data science methods to analyze and interpret regional trajectories in the Great Lakes and Lake Victoria Basin.
- Conducting research on the impacts of climate change on human mobility, focusing on urban modeling and climate migration.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in both the LVB and GLR to develop and implement climate adaptation strategies.
- Supporting engagement with key stakeholders and community partners to create frameworks for climate migrants and build resilient communities.
- Preparing research findings for conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles.
Required Qualifications*
- PhD in geography, data science, statistics, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis background
- Experience in stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated success in publishing refereed journal articles.
- Interest in applying AI methods to environmental and sustainability issues.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.