Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Scholar 0-5 yrs Experience

Req No: 2024-17879
Category: Research/Project
Type: Post Doc
Salary: $5,546.67 - $5,677.42
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Overview
The salary range for this position is $5,546.67 - $5,677.42 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

San Diego State University is at the forefront of research and teaching within the discipline of geography. The SDSU Department of Geography is comprised of 19 tenured/tenure-track faculty, lecturers, teaching associates, and graduate assistants. Additionally, the department hosts adjunct and visiting professors each semester. Faculty members adhere to the teacher-scholar model of a university professor. Though research productivity is high, faculty are dedicated to their teaching mission and provide excellent classroom and out-of-classroom instruction. Faculty members routinely keep office doors open, and students can readily reach instructors personally for a consultation.

The postdoctoral scholar will work on an interdisciplinary project on Rural Heat Islands and their impacts on farm worker communities in the Imperial Valley. A wide range of backgrounds will be considered, including geospatial science, remote sensing, and public health.

Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Research Scholar is responsible for but not limited to:

Core Responsibilities 95%

• Integration of remote sensing (MODIS, ECOSTRESS), climate modeling, and in situ measurements of physiological stress to map heat stress
• Quantification of the relationship between heat stress and crop type, and integration of public health data, including measurements of heart rate and body temperature, and county-level health data, to predict risk to farmworkers.
• The project will generate published journal articles and practical recommendations for government agencies, outreach to farmworker communities.

Other Duties As Assigned 5%





Qualifications

Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong writing and data collection/analysis skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.

Minimum Education & Experience

• A doctoral degree in an appropriate field
• 0-5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications & Special Skills

• Expertise with geospatial datasets, including public health data, optical and/or thermal remote sensing
• Familiarity with regional climate model outputs (e.g. WRF)
• Experience with public health data and analysis
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills in English
• Spanish language experience is a plus.

Additional Applicant Information

• Candidate must reside in California and live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Brackground Check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.

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About San Diego State University

Founded in 1897, San Diego State University is a public institution of higher education located in southern California. SDSU is the oldest and largest university in San Diego and the third largest in the state. SDSU continues to gain recognition as a leader in higher education.Join SDSU and make a difference through meaningful work that contributes to knowledge and provides rich opportunities for students. The dynamic synergy between SDSU and the San Diego region furthers SDSU's excellence and global impact. Every member of our team can proudly proclaim, "I Am SDSU."In addition to SDSU, three not-for-profit auxiliary employers operate to provide services for the University. The SDSU Research Foundation furthers the educational, research and community service mission of SDSU. Aztec Shops provides a diverse portfolio of products and services including operation of the SDSU Bookstore, SDSU Dining, and management of commercial and real estate properties surrounding the campus. Associated Students of SDSU is a student-directed organization that manages programs and facilities enjoyed by students, faculty, staff, and the community-at-large.

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