University of Michigan
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Ann Arbor, MI
Jan 16, 2025
Full-time
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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to assess compound hazards associated with wildfire in the Pacific Northwest. The postdoc will be part of a NASA-funded Earth Action: Wildland Fires project to support proactive decision making to protect vulnerable populations from coincident risks arising from heat, fire, and air quality.

The postdoctoral scholar is expected to analyze satellite data, climate model output, and geospatial socioeconomic data. They should have experience working with atmospheric and/or remote sensing data, and an interest in multi-disciplinary collaboration. Outputs of their research, specifically analysis about the incidence of compound hazards and the driving climate and atmospheric conditions, will be used to understand behavioral and public policy responses to compound hazards and to improve adaptation to changes climatic and fire conditions. The scholar will be supervised by Prof. Gretchen Keppel-Aleks in the department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering and is expected to work in person on the Ann Arbor campus.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Responsibilities*

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with climate scientists to design, carry out, and communicate cutting edge research
  • Collaborate with social scientists and stakeholders to translate scientific analysis into useable information for decision support
  • Publish results in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals
  • Present results at conferences and workshops

Required Qualifications*

  • Ph.D. in atmospheric or climate science or Ph.D. in a related science or engineering discipline
  • Strong quantitative analysis skills, including experience with advanced statistical methods and ability to work with large data sets

Desired Qualifications*

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to an inclusive workplace

Additional Information

For further information or to apply for this position, please email Prof. Gretchen Keppel-Aleks, [email protected].


Applications will be considered until the position is filled, with a priority for applications received by January 31, 2025. Candidates must submit a CV, cover letter, example of a published or in review paper, and three professional reference contacts. 


Term: One year, with a second year likely pending sufficient progress.

Contact Information

For further inquiries about the position, please contact: Prof. Gretchen Keppel-Aleks at [email protected].

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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