What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Staff Researcher - College of Engineering - Civil and Environmental Engineering position at Carnegie Mellon University?
Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon offers a unique interdisciplinary program that enables you to develop imaginative solutions to real-world engineering problems. With access to cutting-edge research and technology, high achieving, energetic - yet approachable - faculty, and an innovative and flexible curriculum, we consistently rank among the top engineering programs by US News and World Report.
CEE is seeking a postdoctoral scholar specializing in large-scale glacier modeling, remote sensing, and statistics. The project will initially be associated with a NPS project that seeks to leverage Operation IceBridge elevation change data to refine projections of glacier changes in Alaska through 2100. Additional opportunities will be available through complementary NSF and NASA projects based on research interests.
Core Responsibilities :
- Conduct research experiments within the predetermined research scope and methodology of department and university.
- Collect and analyze data, including periodical / literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze the collected data.
- Participate / assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and / or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
- Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications :
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.
Those employees who are have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from to an enticing offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with and take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.
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