Department of Geography
ASSISTANT
SPECIALIST 1
Area of Specialization: Statistics and Geographic Information systems
Deadline for Application: The position is open until filled; but materials
should arrive by July 8, 2009 for
full consideration.
The University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of Geography, invites applicants for
our NASA precipitation research project.
The position will be expected to assist in the development of global
0.05 degrees gamma distribution grids describing the historical behavior of
daily, 10-day, and monthly rainfall.
These grids will then be used to develop a geo-statistical inference
framework supporting several types of important analyses: i)
satellite/gauge precipitation estimates, ii) statistical short-lag (1-4 month)
forecasts, and iii) downscaled 21st century climate change
projections. The ideal candidate would
have strong skills in statistics, Geographic Information Systems, and
geographic data. Experience in
agricultural drought risk analysis, empirical climate forecasting, and
agricultural climate change analysis will also be very applicable. Well
developed proficiency in the statistical programming language R is highly
desired, as is knowledge of other more common programming languages.
Please
send a current curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of
relevant experience and contact information for two references, in either a
digital or hard copy, to: Chris Funk, Department of Geography,
Appointment
will be at 100% (full-time) through March, 2010, with an annual salary starting
at $38,952; continuation is contingent upon availability of funding.
The
department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community through research and
service.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.