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Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Community Resilience
Clemson University: College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences: Glenn Department of Civil Engineering
Location
Clemson, SC
Open Date

Nov 23, 2022

Description

Postdoctoral Researcher - Community Resilience

Specific duties include:

Developing a strategy for communicating with state, federal, private, and community stakeholders

Engaging stakeholders throughout the project

Assessing community capacity

Examining and using the CDC’s COPEWELL tool

Assessing compliance with zoning and building codes

Investigating psychological consequences (e.g., hardship) of infrastructure service outages

Identifying risk mitigation strategies

Identifying community hazard mitigation and resilience enhancing grants.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a PhD degree in a field related to community resilience, such as, but not limited to: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Community and Regional Planning, Sociology, and Political Science. Candidates must have documented qualifications as follows: graduate research experience; fluency in English; excellent communication skills; demonstrated technical competence; and a solid publication record. The willingness and ability to acquire new skills and knowledge as needed during the project; to work effectively and cooperatively with others; and to manage time effectively is expected. Prior experience with conducting community resilience research is strongly desired.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) 1 sample paper, (4) evidence of a PhD, and (5) a list of 3 references to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/118613

Any questions can be directed to Dr. Pamela Murray-Tuite (pmmurra@clemson.edu), Professor, Clemson University.

The review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Additional Positions to Consider:

Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Infrastructure Interdependence

Post Doctoral Research Fellow - Infrastructure System Resilience

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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