The Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) located at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory campus of Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist to support research projects across CIESIN and CCSR (Center for Climate Systems Research) on climate-related mobility and conflict, integrating knowledge of climate, environmental and socioeconomic systems. Duties and Responsibilities: - Conduct research on climate mobility and conflict; use data analysis to address complex data analysis and integration challenges; publish results in peer reviewed literature. - Perform data cleaning, integration, and statistical and spatial analysis of complex spatial data sets. Work on data development automation through scripting. - Prepare and deliver scientific presentations at relevant scientific conferences, workshops, and other venues. - Out of analyzed data, develop and document data products for NASA SEDAC dissemination. - Teach courses in GIS through SPS, and develop an elective course in climate and conflict for the Climate and Society Program. - Develop new projects for funding in coordination with Deputy Director and other colleagues. - Will report to the Deputy Director and receive guidance from the CCSR project leader. Qualifications This position requires a Ph.D. in Political Science or equivalent quantitative social science discipline with a demonstrated research interest on migration and/or conflict issues. Knowledge in tabular and geospatial data processing concepts and ability to apply them to complex data analysis techniques. Demonstrated skills in various GIS and statistical analysis packages, including data development and analysis. Experience with data, data mining, programming and econometric/statistical packages such as Python and R. Ability to work well in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Strong track record in publishing research and communication of results through scientific conference presentations. Experience leading independent research projects, including field work, is an asset. Deadline to apply: *Thursday, March 9* To apply, visit the instructions at: https://apply.interfolio.com/121034 -- -------------------------------------------------- Alex de Sherbinin, PhD (*he/him/his*) Deputy Director and Senior Research Scientist Lecturer, Sustainability Science and Climate & Society masters programs Deputy Manager, NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC <https://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/>) CIESIN <http://www.ciesin.columbia.edu>, the Columbia Climate School <https://www.earth.columbia.edu/> at Columbia University Tel. +1-845-365-8936, ORCID <https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8875-4864> and web site <http://www.columbia.edu/~amd155/> -- -------------------------------------------------- Alex de Sherbinin, PhD (*he/him/his*) Deputy Director and Senior Research Scientist Lecturer, Sustainability Science and Climate & Society masters programs Deputy Manager, NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC <https://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/>) CIESIN <http://www.ciesin.columbia.edu>, the Columbia Climate School <https://www.earth.columbia.edu/> at Columbia University Tel. +1-845-365-8936, ORCID <https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8875-4864> and web site <http://www.columbia.edu/~amd155/> ************************************************************** Political Methodology E-Mail List Editors: Dominique Lockett and Gechun Lin <[log in to unmask]> ************************************************************** Send messages to [log in to unmask] To join the list, cancel your subscription, or modify your subscription settings visit: https://www.cambridge.org/core/membership/spm/mailing-list **************************************************************