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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Post Doctoral Researcher in LOGAN, Utah

Post Doctoral Researcher

 

Requisition ID: 2025-8982

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Research (non-Faculty)

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc

Department: Landscape Architecture and Environmen

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

 

Overview

Dr. Huaqing Wang's lab in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at Utah State University is seeking a highly motivated and talented Post-Doctoral Researcher (Postdoctoral Fellow I) to join our team and contribute to an exciting P20 NIH project focused on the intersection of greenspace, climate change, and human health.

 

Dr. Huaqing Wang's lab is looking for a talented postdoctoral researcher to join a major P20 NIH project exploring the relationship between greenspace, climate change, and human health. The project aims to understand and mitigate the impacts of climate change on human health through the enhancement and optimization of urban greenspaces. This interdisciplinary research requires the use of Python-GIS for spatial analysis and statistical methods in R. The position is initially for one year, with the potential for an additional year.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Conduct advanced research in the fields of greenspace, climate change, and human health.

  • Utilize Python-GIS for geospatial analysis and modeling.

  • Apply statistical methods in R to analyze and interpret research data.

  • Collaborate with the project team on data collection, fieldwork, and literature reviews.

  • Prepare and submit research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.

  • Present research findings at conferences and public forums.

  • Assist in the development of grant proposals for project sustainability.

     

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

 

  • A Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture, City Planning, Geography, Public Health, or a related field.

  • Demonstrated experience using Python-GIS for geospatial analysis.

  • Proficiency in R for statistical analysis and data visualization.

  • A record of publications in the fields of greenspace and human health.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Strong organizational and project management abilities.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

     

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

 

  • Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

  • Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

  • Cover Letter - one-page cover letter detailing their interest in the position and relevant experience to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the

Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

  • A writing sample or publication in the greenspace and human health field (if available) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

  • Transcripts(s) or proof of Ph.D completion to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

  • Sample of R code and Python code illustrating programming... For full info follow application link.

     

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