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• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• FEWSION Lab is also hiring for a Data Scientist, Intermediate or Senior (Job ID 607148), a Software Systems Engineer, Intermediate or Senior (Job ID 607151), and an Open Rank Research Professor (Job ID 607158).

Flagstaff is not only home to Northern Arizona University but is known as Arizona's outdoor playground due to its four-season outdoor recreation opportunities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and off-roading with nearby access to other world-class outdoor destinations such as Utah, the Colorado Rockies, Sonoran Desert, and the Grand Canyon. Employee benefit packages include a 75% discount on in-state tuition for dependents that can be applied at any of the three State universities, a generous defined-benefit pension, and exceptional health insurance plans. The public university system of Arizona provides excellent work-life balance and job security in an inclusive and diverse work environment.

NAU currently seeks two Postdoctoral Scholars to join a team of dozens of engineers and scientists leading a large multi-year research project focused on supply chain and critical infrastructure modeling, resilience, and data science (FEWSION, https://fewsion.us), with a home in NAU’s School of Informatics Computing and Cyber Systems. This position is part of a cluster hire that includes software engineering, data science, postdoctoral, graduate research assistant, and research-track faculty positions; please consider applying for multiple positions as appropriate. Desired qualifications include a PhD in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Economics, or a related field, along with strong quantitative, data analysis, programming, data visualization, and scientific writing skills.

Research and Publications - 95%

• Analysis and modeling, publication of results, and communication thereof with research team.

• PhD in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Economics, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience with quantitative data analysis, programming, data visualization, and scientific publication.
• Demonstrated track record of academic publication on related topics, for example network science, systems engineering, resilience, economic modeling, flow modeling, AI/ML methods, timeseries forecasting, spatio-temporal data analysis, scientific workflows, high performance scientific computing methods, supply chains, and/or critical infrastructure.

• Knowledge of the use of relevant computing tools.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject disciplines.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Highly motivated to perform research in a collaborative environment.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Communicates effectively.
• Possesses strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Anticipated salary range is $$54,770 to $68,474. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Post-Doctoral Scholars are hired on a contract basis, renewable each fiscal year for a maximum of 4 renewals (5 years) according to terms of the Arizona Board of Regents' Conditions of Post-Doctoral Service. NAU offers an excellent benefit package to Post-Doctoral Scholars including generous health, dental and vision insurance; 10 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Participation in NAU retirement plans is not available to Post-Doctoral Scholars. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU HR benefits page.

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

May 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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