May 20, 2007

Natural Hazards Center Seeks Post-Doctoral Researcher, Colorado

Natural Hazards Center Seeks Post-Doctoral Researcher

The Natural Hazards Center is seeking to hire a professional research assistant/post- doctoral scholar to assist with the coordination of its research program. This soft-money appointment extends for one year with the possibility of extension to two-three years.

The purpose of the position is to collaborate with the Natural Hazards Center director, program manager, research coordinator, and other staff on Center projects funded by NSF, the Department of Homeland Security, and others. The position will play a lead role in a newly funded Center project on preparedness among community-based and faith-based organizations and other non-profits providing services to at-risk populations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: PhD in a social/behavioral science discipline or closely related field (e.g., public health).

Skills & Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods, procedures, and techniques; experience coordinating fieldwork teams; advanced knowledge of qualitative data analysis techniques; excellent oral and
written communication skills, accompanied by the ability to communicate with diverse audiences both inside and outside academia; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others; and the ability to design, plan, implement, troubleshoot, and administer all phases of the research work. Must be willing to travel.

Experience: Two or more years of experience in fieldwork related to hazards and disasters.

Applications will be considered beginning June 1, 2007, and will continue
until the position is
filled. Send vitae, samples of written work, and the names of three
professional references to:

Kathleen Tierney, Director
Natural Hazards Center
University of Colorado
482 UCB Boulder, CO 80303
Via email: tierneyk@colorado. edu


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education and employment.

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