William & Mary’s Global Research Institute (GRI) and Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) seek a 2-year Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in geospatial analysis focused on water resources to work with Drs. Kunwar Singh (GRI-AidData) and Mary Fabrizio (VIMS – Department of Fisheries Science).
We seek a candidate with a demonstrated research mindset who can bring fresh ideas to an already established research program focused on water resources in Nepal. The fellow position is a part of the Nepal Water Initiative, a collaborative effort of VIMS, GRI, and the Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC), established for exploring the complex interactions among natural resources, livelihood systems, and climate scenarios in Nepal for developing strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Position Responsibilities:
Conduct a review of existing studies on climate change-induced impacts on natural resources in Nepal
Create a time-series database of land and water resources and changes in floodplain connectivity
Quantify soil erosion and flood risk in the major river basins of Nepal
Develop household and field surveys, including IRB approvals if required
Mentor undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds through applied research
Participate in NWI meetings, scientific meetings, develop scientific papers, and engage with colleagues and collaborators pursuing related research questions
Publish at least one peer-reviewed scientific paper per year stemming from this work
Required Application Materials:
Cover letter describing your relevant experience, research plans, and career goals
Curriculum vitae
The fellow will receive an annual salary of $55k and W&M’s medical and retirement benefits. In addition, the fellow will have access to a research fund of $33k and an additional $5k to attend conferences. Most of the research fund will be used to hire Research Assistants. Working with, and mentoring undergraduate students is part of the responsibility of the fellow position.
The expected start date is July 1, 2023, or later. The position will be located primarily at GRI, on the campus of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. This is a 12-month position, and renewable for a second-year contingent on performance. Review of applicants begins May 1, 2023.
