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University of Nevada, Reno · 1 day ago

Research Scientist, Civil and Environmental Engineering

positionUniversity of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. They are seeking a temporary Research Scientist in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to develop wildfire spread models and coordinate research efforts, engaging with students and providing technical support.

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Responsibilities

Developing next generation wildfire spread models with emphasis on soil and ecohydrological impacts; Coordinating research with partners and faculty in the realm of wildfire-landscape modeling and technology
Co liaising with the CliMA team at Caltech for development of a new wildfire module; Generation of reports and scientific publications
Engagement with students and postdocs and provision of technical support within the UNR Wildfire Hub and beyond
Making presentations in scientific conferences and part of the broader Wildfire Hub activities; Development of proposals and providing administrative support to Wildfire Hub administrators

Qualification

PhD in EngineeringResearch experience in wildfire engineeringBig data experienceEnglish communication skillsResearch publication

Required

PhD in Engineering, Physics, Ecology and Forestry, Earth Science, Computational Science, or related fields with post-doctoral research experience (or equivalent)
Research experience in wildfire engineering, fire science, landscape modeling, or related topics
Experience in working with big data
Excellent English-language communication skills (oral and written)
Demonstrated ability to perform research, publish results in peer-reviewed literature, grant applications

Benefits

Health insurance options including dental and vision
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs.

Company

University of Nevada, Reno

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Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students.
dateFounded in 1874
location
Reno, Nevada, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.unr.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Nevada, Reno has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Carlos Cardillo
Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships / Director, Nevada Center for Applied Research
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Grace Chou
Chief Innovation & Commercialization Officer
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