Associate Researcher -- Rignot Group
Irvine, CA 
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Job Description
Position overview
Salary range: 108,400-136,900
Application Window

Open date: April 2, 2024

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Rignot research group in the Department of Earth System Science, University of California Irvine, seeks to hire a full time (100%) Associate Researcher. The successful candidate will independently develop research, lead specific projects, and complete research-related tasks including writing proposals, acquisition and processing of remote sensing observations, scientific analysis of ice motion data in Greenland and Antarctica, publish in the peer-reviewed literature, and summarize/present findings at scientific conferences and in lectures to a broad audience.

A Ph.D in a relevant field, evidence of applied research experience, and expertise in satellite remote sensing and cryosphere science are required. Knowledge of satellite radar interferometry processing and analysis is required as well as experience handling large data sets on distributed computer systems. Experience advising postdoctoral fellows, researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students is required; along with experience with research supported by US funding agencies, especially NASA.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Ph.D in a relevant field, evidence of independent applied research experience, and expertise in satellite remote sensing and cryosphere science are required

Application Requirements
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research

  • Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
    (Optional)

  • Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.

  • Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08934
About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Irvine, CA

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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