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Postdoctoral Scholar - The Richardson Lab

Employer
Northern Arizona University
Location
Flagstaff

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Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Postdoctoral Scholar - The Richardson Lab

Location: Ecosystem Science & Soc Center
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 606224
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We—faculty, staff, and administrators—thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU's culture of excellence.



Special Information

This position is subject to the availability of funding and thus specific tasks and duties must be completed, on schedule, by the postdoctoral research associate. A 12-month commitment is expected. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

Job Description

The Richardson Lab at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff, AZ, is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join the Lab as an ecological data scientist.

The postdoc will quantify the degree of continuity between new measurements conducted at recently-instrumented NEON sites across the United States, and long-term measurements conducted at pre-existing, nearby AmeriFlux sites. The analysis will use data from 11 sites across 8 NEON domains spanning a broad ecoclimatic gradient from Alaska to Florida. The focus will be on surface-atmosphere fluxes of energy, water, and carbon measured by eddy covariance and phenological data derived from PhenoCam imagery. Analyses will be conducted in the time and frequency domains. This position is funded by a new grant from NSF's Macrosystems Biology program. The Richardson lab is based in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS) and the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society (Ecoss). The position is available immediately.

Essential Functions

Research & Publications - 95%
  • Works on developing a soild foundattoin of research knowledge, experimental skills, and scientific based communication.
  • Designs and performs complex research projects.
  • Reviews literature and identifies appropriate experimental approaches and areas of research.
  • Generates, analyzes, and interprets research data in a manner reflecting a deep understanding of the area of research.
  • Keeps detailed records of experiments, data, and analyses.
  • Presents project results to internal and external parties at regular meetings, seminars, and conferences.
  • Liaisons with other departments, outside collaborators, and others to ensure success of project(s).
  • Writes for technical publications and reports including peer-reviewed journal aricles.

Other - 5%
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

  • PhD in Ecology, Ecological modeling, Biometeorology, Plant physiology, Geography, Remote sensing, Earth system science, or a related STEM field.
  • A record of publishing peer-reviewed research in top scientific journals.
  • Expertise with eddy covariance measurements of surface-atmosphere fluxes, including measurement theory, footprint analysis, understanding of uncertainties and errors on multiple time scales, and experience with processing and/or gap filling these data sets (at a minimum, participation in FluxCourse or equivalent coursework or hands-on experience).


Preferred Qualifications

  • Coursework or documented understanding of basic theory and principles of ecosystem ecology and carbon cycle science.
  • Understanding of the role of land surface processes in the earth system.
  • Familiarity with standard flux data processing tools, e.g. EddyPro, REddyProc, and Flux Footprint Prediction.
  • Experience working with airborne remote sensing data, preferably from the NEON AOP and/or Harmonized Landsat-Sentinel products.
  • Experience working with and manipulating other large, gridded data sets (e.g. reanalysis products).
  • Experience with frequency-domain analyses e.g. wavelets, Fourier analysis, or other signal processing tools for spectral decomposition.
  • Experience with geostatistical methods including variogram models.
  • Training and/or documented proficiency in coding with Python and R.
  • Evidence of previous contributions to code repositories such as GitHub.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team and with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to take initiative and complete tasks without direct supervision.
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated by publications and presentations at professional meetings.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.


COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of 12/10/21, the Safer Federal Workforce employee vaccination requirement is currently suspended pending the outcome of a federal court-issued injunction. This injunction has suspended the recent executive order issued by President Biden requiring all employees of federal contractors to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. For current status of the vaccine requirement and/or questions, please visit FAQs for Employee Vaccination Requirement.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $54,779. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

Post-Doctoral Scholars are hired on a contract basis, renewable each fiscal year for a maximum of 4 renewals (5 years) according to terms of the Arizona Board of Regents' Conditions of Post-Doctoral Service. NAU offers an excellent benefit package to Post-Doctoral Scholars including generous health, dental and vision insurance; 10 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Participation in NAU retirement plans is not available to Post-Doctoral Scholars. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU HR benefits page.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days. If your position includes the supervision of a benefit-eligible employee, we offer the NAU Supervisors Academy for you to complete within your first 2 years.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

June 16th, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

EEO is the Law Poster and Supplements

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.



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About Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. We honor their past, present, and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.

Founded in 1899, Northern Arizona University is a community-engaged, high-research university that delivers an exceptional student-centered experience to its nearly 28,000 students in Flagstaff, at 22 statewide campuses, and online. Building on a 123-year history of distinctive excellence, NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond. NAU is committed to meeting talent with access and excellence through its impactful academic programs and enriching experiences, paving the way to a better future for the diverse students it serves and the communities they represent.

Why work at Northern Arizona University?  

Vision 
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Mission
NAU transforms lives and enriches communities through high-quality academics and impactful scholarship, creative endeavors, and public service.

Commitment
NAU will educate, support, and empower students from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to reach their full potential and contribute to a more just, equitable, inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future.

NAU- 2025 Elevating Excellence Priorities

  • Academic Excellence
  • Student Success
  • Commitment to Indigenous Peoples 
  • Impactful Scholarship
  • Mission Driven and Diverse Faculty and Staff
  • Community Engagment 
  • Sustainable Stewards of Resources 

Diversity

Northern Arizona University is committed to bringing excellence to our campus through a variety of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives.  We respect and value diversity among our faculty, staff, and students.

Learn more about our affirmative action plan and commitment to diversity.

Benefits for Northern Arizona University Faculty and Staff 

Why work at NAU?

Why choose Flagstaff?

Flagstaff has a population of about 70,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40.With its elevation of 7,000 feet and four-season climate, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, and Arizona Snowbowl.

Flagstaff was recently ranked the 6th Least Stressful City in the United States by SmartAsset.com.  Come see what Flagstaff is all about and search our job openings to see what NAU can offer to you.

Northern Arizona University across Arizona

NAU also has a variety of statewide campuses that are employees work at including, but not limited to:

  • NAU- Yuma
  • NAU- North Valley (Phoenix, AZ)
  • NAU- Phoenix Biomedical Campus 
  • and many of our Arizona Community Colleges 

Diversity

Northern Arizona University is committed to bringing excellence to our campus through a variety of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives.  We respect and value diversity among our faculty, staff, and students.

Learn more about our affirmative action plan and commitment to diversity.

For any questions about Northern Arizona University or employment opportunities please contact HR.Contact@nau.edu

Company info
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Telephone
928-523-2223
Location
PO Box 4113 Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Flagstaff
AZ
86011
United States

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