POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION: IMPACTS OF CLIMATE AND LAND USE ON SUSTAINABLE WATER PROVISION
A post-doctoral position is available to work with Dr. María Uriarte (Dept. of Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology, Columbia University, NY, USA) and Dr. Jean Paul Metzger (Dept. of Ecology, University of São Paulo, Brazil), on a project aimed at quantifying the relative importance of extreme precipitation events and land use dynamics on water delivery to rivers and reservoirs in the watersheds of the Cantareira system. We seek to combine land cover data with ground-based measurements of hydrology and rainfall to develop a spatio-temporal model linking land use conversion and climate variability to water quality over a 15-20 year period. Results from these analyses will be used to build scenarios of potential impacts of climate change and urban and agricultural expansion on the sustainability of water provision in these watersheds which are critical resources for water provision to the São Paulo Greater Metropolitan Region. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in landscape ecology, hydrology, ecology, geography or climate science plus substantial skills and experience in modern statistical analyses, remote sensing, GIS and land use and land cover change analyses. An excellent command of Portuguese is preferred. This appointment, which is funded by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior; CAPES), is initially for one year but may be renewable for two more years based on qualifications, experience and performance. The position will be based in São Paulo, Brazil with some travel to NY and offers competitive salary. The desired start date is December 1st, 2013, but this date is flexible for exceptional candidates. Applications, including a cover letter (in English or Portuguese), copy of a CV, representative publications and the names and addresses of three referees, should be sent by email to Dr. María Uriarte (mu2...@columbia.edu) and to Dr. Jean Paul Metzger (j...@ib.usp.br ). Deadline for application is October 25, 2013. Informal inquiries are welcome via email. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
