Postdoctoral Fellow - Community Geography and Community GIS

The Department of Geosciences at Auburn University invites applications for a new Postdoctoral Fellow position in Community Geography and Community Geographic Information Systems.

The Postdoctoral Fellow position is for an initial appointment of 1 year, with opportunity for renewal for additional years with successful annual reviews and continued funding support. The successful candidate will conduct collaborative and independent research in the areas of community geography and GIS and engage in community-based education and outreach activities. The successful candidate will co-lead the Citizen Science GIS lab's broader research and education efforts (e.g., community geography, GIS, UAV/drones, geoscience education, student mentoring, fieldwork, and outreach). The successful candidate will also play a leadership role in the development of Geo Explorer Labs, a fleet of mobile science labs on 35 feet Class A RVs that support K-12 students and educators in learning about geoscience technologies.

The Department of Geosciences is part of the College of Sciences and Mathematics at

Auburn University, located in Auburn AL. Applicants are encouraged to visit the AU

website to learn more about the Department of

Geosciences, as well as the

College of Sciences and Mathematics (http://www.auburn.edu/cosam).

To apply, please upload: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a two-page statement of research interests connecting existing work and future plans to the goals of Citizen Science GIS and Geo Explorer Labs, and 4) contact information for three professional references.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Timothy L. Hawthorne at tlh0069@auburn.edu. Start dates are somewhat flexible, but a start date no later than January 2025 is desired.

Applicants should have completed their PhD at the time appointment begins in Geography, GIS, Geosciences, or a related field and have a demonstrated record of publications, presentations, and potential for grant funding. Candidates must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrate a willingness to engage in collaborative work across disciplines. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Candidates who have an interdisciplinary research record with expertise in the use of community-based applications of geospatial technologies, GIS, and/or drones are desired.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

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