Postdoctoral position

A postdoctoral position is available to work on environmental modeling and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with a focus on spatial data uncertainty and species modeling. The candidate will be involved in a multidisciplinary research project to improve the quality and quantity of biodiversity data that can be mapped in support of scientific research, planning, conservation, and management. Detailed descriptions of the project are available at http://www.biogeomancer.org/. The candidate will primarily conduct his/her research at the University of California at Merced, the 10th campus of the University of California and the first new research University of the 21st century. The candidate will also collaborate with researchers at UC Berkeley.

Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, ecology, environmental science, geography, or related field is required. The applicant must have a solid foundation in GIS, statistical methods, and computer programming.

The starting date for the position is as soon as possible. To apply, send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information of three references to Qinghua Guo: qguo@ucmerced.edu. Review of applications will start immediately upon arrival and continue until the position is filled. Salary is negotiable, based on the University of California pay scale. The University of California at Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

For more information, please contact Professor Qinghua Guo at qguo@ucmerced.edu



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Qinghua Guo, Assistant Professor
School of Engineering
University of California at Merced
P.O. Box 2039, Merced, CA 95344
Phone: (209) 724-2911
Fax: (209) 724-2912
Email: qguo@ucmerced.edu
Web: faculty.ucmerced.edu/qguo
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