Postdoctoral Scholar in Geospatial Data Science and Urban Environmental Assessment

Description

The newly formed Geospatial Analysis and Learning Lab (GALL) in the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and Built Environmental Decarbonization Lab (BEDA) in the School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame jointly seeks a postdoctoral scholar for a position starting in Fall 2024, for one year position. This position will help shape the research and service portfolio of the GALL and BEDA. Current research projects include dashboarding of health and wellbeing data for the northern Indiana region, satellite imagery analysis of urban areas throughout the world, and environmental health risks and machine learning integration. This post-doctoral position is 100% operational, assisting the Head of the GALL and BEDA with project management, scoping, and project planning, including organization Environmental Change Initiative (ECI) sponsored working group 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a junior researcher with a Ph.D. in any relevant field who has a strong background in Geographical Information System, spatial statistics, and data management. Demonstrated knowledge of GIS and research experience in spatial studies are required, with a preferred background in research at the intersection of human health and environment.

Application Instructions

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Project supervision and management

• Guides the work of undergraduate and graduate student researchers in the GALL Lab and BEDA lab

• Workshop delivery and guest lectures as desired

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.  The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.  Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Background Check 

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.  Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges.  Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment.  Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position.  Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate.  The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.