Postdoctoral Associate in the Institute of Environment

The Postdoctoral Associate position at Florida International University's Institute of Environment focuses on enhancing coastal urban sustainability through research and collaboration. Responsibilities include developing methods for assessing adaptation actions, monitoring environmental impacts in Southeast Florida, and collaborating with local practitioners. A PhD in a related field is required, along with skills in statistical modeling and experience in land use analysis. This is a full-time position based in Miami, FL.
About the position

The Postdoctoral Associate position at Florida International University's Institute of Environment focuses on advancing coastal urban sustainability through research and collaboration. The role involves developing integrative methods for assessing and modeling coastal adaptation actions, contributing to various NOAA and NSF-funded projects, and working with an interdisciplinary team to address urban sustainability challenges in Southeast Florida.

Responsibilities
• Develop, integrate, and synthesize social, ecological, and infrastructure data for multisectoral analyses of sustainability and resilience interventions.
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• Monitor and understand the impact of flooding and heat in Miami and Southeast Florida through urban ecosystem studies.
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• Develop land use or other modeling outputs to evaluate alternative scenarios under future conditions.
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• Collaborate with local practitioners and academic scientists to support decision-making around coastal urban sustainability and resilience.

Requirements
• PhD in geoscience, hydrology, urban planning, or environmental engineering.
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• Interdisciplinary background preferred.
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• Strong proficiency in statistical and computational modeling.
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• Experience in land use or scenario modeling and analysis.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with NOAA and NSF-funded research projects.
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• Familiarity with coastal urban sustainability issues.

Benefits
• Full-time position with potential for renewal based on performance.