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Postdoctoral Research Scientist

University of Georgia
United States, Georgia, Athens
Nov 11, 2024
Posting Details
Position Details


Posting Number G/R27722P
Working Title Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Department Franklin-Geography
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
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College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date 12/01/2024
Posting Date 11/11/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EOO Statement
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Duties/Responsibilities


Duties/Responsibilities
Create a Natural Hazards checklist that at minimum identifies by Hazard Type listed in Task 2.0:
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Duties/Responsibilities
Evaluate the quality, adequacy, and fitness of purpose of the natural hazards data sources in Task 1.1. The evaluation shall include at minimum:

  • creation date
  • geographic coverage extent
  • resolution
  • data type (vector, raster)
  • coordinate system/projection
  • datum (geographic horizontal/vertical, tidal), and
  • unit of measure

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Duties/Responsibilities
Identify hazards for which there is little or no geo-spatial data source available.
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Duties/Responsibilities
Task 2.1: Identify and assess the quality of available geospatial natural hazards data. UGA shall identify and assess the suitability of available geo-spatial data for the following hazards:
Climate Driven Hazards

  • Storm surge flooding
  • Non-storm surge flooding (Riverine/Surface)
  • Mean Sea Level Change
  • Precipitation Change
  • Average Annual Temperature Increases
  • Extreme Heat/Cold
  • Hurricanes/Typhoons/Cyclones
  • Tornados
  • Wildlands Fire/ Wildfires
  • Thawing Permafrost
  • Drought
  • Desertification

  • UGA shall utilize authoritative data sets to assess risks to infrastructure from the following geologic hazards:

    • Geologic Hazards
    • Volcanic Activity
    • Earthquakes
    • Tsunamis
    • Subsidence




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