Research Associate in Environmental Sciences

UVA Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Virginia

In Person

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Responsibilities

Conduct research on human-fire interactions within built environments. Use remote sensing, Earth system modeling, and machine learning to understand climate-related hazards and their impacts.

Qualifications

You have a PhD in atmospheric science, geography, environmental science, computer science, or a related discipline, along with strong Python and geospatial-data analysis experience. You have demonstrated independent research ability and excellent communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Python

geospatial-data analysis

remote sensing

Earth system modeling

machine learning

Job Description

The EHCR Group invites applicants for a postdoctoral research associate under the supervision of Professor Huilin Huang. The EHCR Group in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia aims to improve understanding of climate-related hazards (wildfire, drought, flood) and their impacts on natural environments and human communities using remote sensing, Earth system modeling, and machine learning. The research associate is expected to conduct research on human-fires interactions in built environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A PhD in atmospheric science, geography, environmental science, computer science, or a related discipline is required by the start date. Candidates should have strong Python and geospatial-data analysis experience, demonstrated independent research ability, and excellent communication skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for R0077248. 

·       Attach a 1-page cover letter listing your research interests and experience

·       CV/resume

·       2 representative publications

·       Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled.  The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for an additional two, one-year increments, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For questions regarding this position, contact Huilin Huang, Assistant Professor, at huilin.huang@virginia.edu.

For questions regarding the application process, contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

UVA Health

UVA Health is an academic health system that recently expanded to include four hospitals across Charlottesville, Culpeper and Northern Virginia, along with the UVA School of Medicine, UVA School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library. With more than 1,000 inpatient beds, approximately 40,000 inpatient stays annually and more than 1 million outpatient encounters annually at UVA Health, more than 1,000 employed and independent physicians provide high-quality, comprehensive and specialized care to patients across the Commonwealth and beyond. Founded in 1819 as just the 10th medical school in America, the UVA School of Medicine – with 20 clinical departments, nine research departments and seven research centers – consistently attracts some of the nation’s most prominent researchers to develop breakthrough treatments to benefit patients around the world. Those research efforts are backed by more than $200 million in grant funding. UVA Health Children's is recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia for children by U.S. News & World Report, with nine specialties rated among the top in America. For career opportunities, visit https://careers.uvahealth.org/.
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