Arizona State University: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
Description
The Water Equity Lab within the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP, https://sgsup.asu.edu/) is seeking two Postdoctoral Scholars to join a multidisciplinary team focused on how climate and governance shape access to adequate water and wastewater services. The project brings together expertise in economics, climate science, and engineering, through an interdisciplinary team from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and Arizona State University.
The position focuses on community impacts of inadequate water and wastewater services. Household burdens of on-site wastewater failure will be examined through in-depth, qualitative interviews in the Black Belt region of Alabama. Inequities in the performance of drinking water systems will be analyzed across multiple states and consider disparities across incorporation status, income, and race.
The position will address governance drivers of on-site wastewater failure under current and future climate conditions. Little is known about the social dimensions of onsite infrastructure or how climate change will impact such systems. Regional modeling will examine the effectiveness of state, county, and local policies; findings can identify practices that enable the resilience of wastewater systems under more frequent and extreme precipitation events.
The position is benefits-eligible, full-time, for 12-months based at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the opportunity for renewal contingent on funding availability and satisfactory performance. The successful candidates will be mentored by Dr. Maura Allaire and will work closely with NCAR collaborators. The anticipated start date is December 2024 (a later date is negotiable).
About
The School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP)
The School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) advances the ASU mission and Charter through interdisciplinary research and discovery of public value. For more information on the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning please visit https://sgsup.asu.edu/
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, multicultural and curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu
About Arizona State University
ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves, visit https://newamericanuniversity.asuedu/.
Qualifications
Essential Duties
- Analyze and interpret large datasets on wastewater access and failure, using econometric methods;
- Assist with the development of in-depth interviews and examine responses using qualitative approaches;
- Coordination of research with external collaborators;
- Assist with long-term data management and archiving; and
- Prepare reports, academic/public presentations, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. (within the past four years) in geography, water resources engineering, economics, urban planning, political science, environmental management, or a related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated expertise in water policy, wastewater systems, and/or utility management.
- Strong computational skills, including spatial analysis and statistical modeling.
- Demonstrated interest and experience with household surveys and/or interviews.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to aggregate and process large data sets.
- Proficient in the use of statistical programs (e.g. R, Stata).
- The ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others on a multi-disciplinary research team.
- The ability to engage professionally with a varied population of faculty, staff, and students across the university and community.
- Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills (including spoken/written English).
- Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter
Application Instructions
The application deadline is November 17, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:
Candidates are asked to submit the following materials:
- Cover letter summarizing your interest in the position, qualifications, experience, and interests, and how your work will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence (https://inclusion.asu.edu)
- Research statement and plans (up to 2 pages)
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes a complete publication record
- Contact information (name, email, and telephone number) for three professional references.
For additional information:
Email search committee chair Dr. Maura Allaire:mallair2@asu.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full nondiscrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.
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