POSITION OVERVIEW
Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t13-b.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $83,300–$108,900 annually.
Percent time: 30%
Anticipated start: Summer 2023
Position duration: 8 months
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: April 25, 2023
Next review date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Center for Environmental Design Research at the University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Researcher to work approximately 12 hours a week conducting research in flooding that occurs after a wildfire, and contribute to the planning implications of various processes of post-wildfire runoff, such as flash floods, debris flows, channel avulsion, etc. The research will inform the development of bulking factors for use in the design of transportation infrastructure that may be affected by post-wildfire runoff.
The successful candidate will analyze flood after wildfire relations from experience gathered in southern California and their adaptation to other California settings, and document planning tools available to manage bulked runoff from burned areas. The successful candidate will work with a team that models wildfire risk and burn intensity, followed by flood and debris flows within watersheds that channel rainfall and snow melt. Project deliverable are due Spring 2024.
Labor Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ra/contract.html
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD or equivalent international degree
Preferred qualifications
- Doctoral degree in Environmental Sciences or related discipline.
- Have an understanding of Geographic Information Science/Systems, spatial modeling, hydrologic modeling, and Federal and California State regulation and policy.
- Publication record in the area of flood management, river management, flood following wildfires.
- Demonstrated experience with archival analysis, GIS, policy analysis.
- Strong background on human management and mapping of flood-prone lands.
- An understanding of the watershed and surface models.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team and build effective relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document findings in reports and publications.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement of Research
- Portfolio of past work
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03889
Help contact: jspitzer@berkeley.edu
CAMPUS INFORMATION
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The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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JOB LOCATION
Berkeley, CA
