Natural Hazards Center Seeks Post-Doctoral Researcher

The Natural Hazards Center is seeking to hire a professional research
assistant/post-doctoral
scholar to assist with the coordination of its research program. This
soft-money appointment
extends for one year with the possibility of extension to two-three years.

The purpose of the position is to collaborate with the Natural Hazards
Center director, program
manager, research coordinator, and other staff on Center projects funded by
NSF, the Department
of Homeland Security, and others. The position will play a lead role in a
newly funded Center
project on preparedness among community-based and faith-based organizations
and other
non-profits providing services to at-risk populations in the San Francisco
Bay Area.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: PhD in a social/behavioral science discipline or closely related
field (e.g., public
health).

Skills & Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of both qualitative and
quantitative research
methods, procedures, and techniques; experience coordinating fieldwork
teams; advanced
knowledge of qualitative data analysis techniques; excellent oral and
written communication
skills, accompanied by the ability to communicate with diverse audiences
both inside and outside
academia; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with
others; and the ability
to design, plan, implement, troubleshoot, and administer all phases of the
research work. Must be
willing to travel.

Experience: Two or more years of experience in fieldwork related to hazards
and disasters.

Applications will be considered beginning June 1, 2007, and will continue
until the position is
filled. Send vitae, samples of written work, and the names of three
professional references to:

Kathleen Tierney, Director
Natural Hazards Center
University of Colorado
482 UCB Boulder, CO 80303

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in
education and employment.