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Organization: Yale University

Location: New Haven, USA

Field: Urban modeling

Requirements:

1. A completed Ph.D. in geography, economics, urban studies, sustainability science or related field.

2. Experience working with large, complex land-change models and handling large geographic datasets.

3. Background in either land change modeling, urban theory, land or agricultural economics, or applied statistics/econometrics.

4. Experience writing peer reviewed papers.

5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with scientists of different disciplinary backgrounds and serve as a communication and innovation nexus.

6. Problem solving ability.

7. A good team player.

8. Ability to travel internationally to carry out field work and present results.

9. Ability to participate in training workshop April 1-3, 2011 in Arizona

Abstract:

The Urbanization and Global Change Group at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies invites applications for a Post-DoctoralAssociate for research related to urban land change modeling, forecasting, and spatial analysis

Description:

The aim of this project is to quantify and understand the growth of urban clusters in India and China. The postdoc will work with geographers, economists, political scientists, architects, historians, and remote sensing specialists to develop models and test hypotheses on factors that drive the growth of urban clusters and the types of land conversion within them in China and India. The postdoc will develop national and regional econometric models of urban cluster growth and explicitly evaluate the role of policy. Knowledge of advanced econometric and regression techniques is required. In particular, we seek candidates who have worked with multilevel models, time series analysis with hierarchically structured data and panel data models. An understanding of the extension of the above models to spatial analysis is highly desired. Preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of the economic and political reforms in either India or China. The postdoc is expected to write papers documenting research results, present results at meetings, help write research proposals, and participate in various working groups involving the broader scientific community. This is a two-year position with the possibility of a third year based on performance, funding, and operational need. Salary: $45,000
Send a letter of interest, CV, relevant publications, and names of 4 references to Professor Karen Seto, 195 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA. karen.seto@yale.edu If sending documents by email, indicate Urban postdoc in the subject line. Review of applications will begin March 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Deadline: 31-03-2011

Contacts:

Email: karen.seto@yale.edu

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