The University of Notre Dame is looking to solve the problem of creating a Pan-Amazon Evidence and Action Hub for socio-economic and ecological flourishing in Amazonia, which requires advanced data analytics and integration of fragmented data from diverse sources.
Requirements
- Ph.D. (in hand by the starting date) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Environmental Science, Sustainability Studies, or a related field with a strong quantitative focus.
- Demonstrated proficiency in data management, data harmonization, and advanced data analysis techniques.
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, and/or similar software.
- Experience working with large and complex datasets, including geospatial and temporal data.
- A strong publication record in data-driven sustainability research or closely related fields.
- Experience working with socioeconomic data or other indicators of human wellbeing.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with researchers from diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with faculty to design, implement, and support sustainability-related research projects requiring advanced data analytics.
- Develop and maintain a centralized platform for the Pan-Amazon Evidence and Action Hub that hosts diverse and harmonized sustainability-related datasets, including environmental, socioeconomic, cultural, and geospatial data.
- Harmonize, curate, and provide customized datasets across multiple spatial and temporal resolutions tailored to specific research questions and stakeholder needs.
- Apply advanced statistical, machine learning, and AI techniques to analyze complex datasets and uncover actionable insights.
- Co-author and support high-impact, interdisciplinary research publications in leading sustainability and environmental science journals.
- Engage in collaborative grant writing and proposal development to sustain and expand the cohort’s research initiatives.
Other
- A cover letter that describes in detail how their research background and qualifications correspond to the position description.
- A detailed CV, including a list of conference presentations, publications, and research collaborations
- A recent publication or dissertation chapter
- Contact information for at least three references.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively with researchers from a wide range of disciplines.
