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Associate Research Scientist - Climate Impacts Research
The International Research Institute for Climate Prediction (IRI) is seeking an outstanding individual with excellent statistical skills to advance an evidence-based approach to understanding the impact of climate on society. The IRI mission is to enhance society's capability to understand, anticipate and manage the impacts of seasonal climate fluctuations to improve human welfare and the environment, especially in developing countries. In pursuit of this mission the IRI undertakes research designed to unravel the direct and indirect factors that lead to climate-related socio-economic outcomes and thereby provide the best evidence available to inform policy and decision-making about climate-related risk.
Working with a team of applied social and physical scientists, the successful candidate will play a leading role in the development and application of methodologies appropriate to creating the evidence-base for the impact of climate on societal outcomes, including space-time analytical methods.
Candidates must have an applied Ph.D. in biostatistics, statistics, quantitative epidemiology, geography, environmental science or equivalent and at least two years of relevant postdoctoral experience. They must have advanced statistical and numerical skills for spatial and temporal analysis including an understanding of modern (Bayesian), computationally intensive methods of inference as applied to spatial generalized linear models and be able to write code. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of the measurement units in social and physical sciences know their data collection methods and be able to normalize various spatial and temporal units for the statistical analysis. A practical knowledge of geographical information systems would be an advantage.
Candidates must be a team player, able to work collaboratively within a skilled multi-cultural research environment, with a demonstrated ability to communicate statistical information to a general scientific audience. Excellent organizational habits are required.
Columbia University benefits accompany appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is located in Rockland County, NY at the Lamont Campus of Columbia University. Prospective candidates please select 'apply now' to submit: contact information; letter of application including position reference number LD 670 05 002; statement of research interests; statement of career objectives; curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
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