The CUNY Environmental Cross-Roads Initiative at City University of
New York seeks a post doctoral assistant to collaborate on
interdisciplinary synthesis research to understand the widespread
alteration of hydrologic systems over local-to-regional domains
focusing on the Northeast corridor of the United States over a
500-year period (1600 to 2100). The position requires primary research
into this question using a variety of approaches including modeling,
statistical and/or geospatial analysis. Work will emphasize the
development of a 
‘digital library’ –an interdisciplinary geophysical, environmental,
and social science spatial data infrastructure focused on the
northeast United States region. Historical  and contemporary datasets
related to hydrology, geology, geomorphology, economics, sociology,
ecology, etc., to inform this project.  Scenarios 100-years into the
future will also be executed.
					
					

The position will involve close interaction with a Synthesis Working
Group drawn from several collaborating institutions to study regional
watersheds and  linked human-water processes, and to serve as a
test-bed for ideas on how to optimally execute research synthesis in
the water sciences. 
This position is supported for a 2-year period by a research grant
from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and will enable the
successful candidate to work within the context of a major national
effort to forward hydrological sciences under the aegis of the
Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrological Science
(CUAHSI).
Under the routine supervision of a Senior RF Research Associate or
designee, performs simple to moderately complex research,
investigation, or analytic activities as part of the research 
team; works under varying degrees of supervision depending on the
scope and complexity of the project. Assists in planning meetings,
conferences, web-based communication etc. Writes abstracts.
Follows protocols for gathering data, coding data or information,
constructing data bases using specified technology, analyzing data,
maintaining data security, and archiving data as needed. 
Keeps accurate, well organized data records; performs the duties of
lower level positions as needed; also performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to make clear, accurate observation in writing and orally; to
take direction and work as part of the team as well as independently; 
Ability to work cooperatively with other researchers and with students.
					
					

A recent PhD in Earth System Science, Hydrology, Biogeochemistry,
Landscape Ecology, or related field, with extensive experience in GIS,
data infrastructure development and management, computer programming
and/or modeling. Experience in research project management is desired.
 Capacity to work in a large and diverse team at several professional 
levels (from students through senior academic and agency scientists).
Applicants should attach: curriculum vitae; statement of research
interests; contact information of three references.
					
					

Position will remain open until 11/29/2009 12:00 PM.