Postdoctoral Research Associate - GIS and Spatial Analysis (#8498) The International Institute for Sustainability (IIS) and the Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC) at Arizona State University seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in geographic information science and spatial analysis to conduct and support interdisciplinary research related to water resource management, urban growth, and climate change available for January 2006. The successful candidate will participate in the construction of a water model, coordinate a clearinghouse for regional water, climate, and urban growth information, and participate in a range of projects related to DCDC's mission. DCDC reports to Arizona State University's International Institute for Sustainability, which also houses the Central Arizona Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER), the Urban Ecology IGERT, and various other research projects focused on the urban environment. For information about IIS and DCDC, see http://sustainability.asu.edu and http://dcdc.asu.edu.
Required qualifications are an earned Ph.D. at the time of appointment and demonstrated experience in geospatial analysis and modeling. Desired qualifications include demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary environmental research and an urban perspective and demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2005; if not filled, reviews will occur every Friday thereafter until search is closed. Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the job criteria, current curriculum vita, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references to Karen Gronberg, DCDC PD Search, International Institute for Sustainability, PO Box 873211, Tempe, AZ 85287-3211 or to [EMAIL PROTECTED] This position is contingent on grant funding. A background check is required for employment. AA/EOE
