• Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Migration…

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Migration and Urban Modeling

     

    How to Apply

    Required Application Materials are as follows, and should be uploaded as a single attachment:

    + Detailed CV

    + Statement describing qualifications and interest in the position (3 pages)

    + Undergraduate and graduate transcripts

    + Names and contact information for three references

    Application Process:

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

     

    Questions about the position can be addressed to Dr. Van Berkel (email address available on main.hercjobs.org). If you encounter issues uploading your PDF, please contact SEAS HR ( [email protected] ).

    Job Summary

    The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan is seeking applications for a postdoctoral research position to apply urban modeling and practitioner engagement approaches to study the impacts of climate migration. The successful candidate will work under the mentorship of Derek Van Berkel and Maria Carmen Lemos on an NSF project called the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategies (CLARS) (https://new.nsf.gov/news/nsf-neh-partner-funding-agencies-seven-countries) . This project seeks to develop collaborative adaptation strategies for vulnerable climate migrants and host communities across urban settings in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) and Great Lakes Region (GLR). It will build on existing online public participatory GIS software (https://derek-van-berkel-shiny.shinyapps.io/PPGISr/) , and be part of GLISA (https://glisa.umich.edu/) , NOAA's CAP/RISA (https://cpo.noaa.gov/divisions-programs/climate-and-societal-interactions/cap-risa/) team for the Great Lakes region. GLISA works at the boundary between climate science and decision making, striving to enhance Great Lakes communities capacity to understand, plan for, and respond to climate impacts now and in the future.

     

    Note: This position will be a one-year term limited appointment with the possibility of renewal.

    Responsibilities*

    + Conducting research on the impacts of climate change on human mobility, focusing on urban modeling and climate migration.

    + Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in both the LVB and GLR to develop and implement climate adaptation strategies.

    + Supporting engagement with key stakeholders and community partners to create frameworks for climate migrants and build resilient communities.

    + Preparing research findings for conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles.

    Required Qualifications*

    + PhD in data science, statistics, computer science, AI, or a related field.

    + Experience building end-to-end web applications with Python (Django/FastAPI), REST APIs, relational databases, and modern front-end stacks (HTML/CSS/JS)

    + Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

    + Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis background

    + Experience in stakeholder engagement.

    + Demonstrated success in publishing refereed journal articles.

    + Interest in applying AI methods to environmental and sustainability issues.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    271248

     

    Working Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Migration and Urban Modeling

     

    Job Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    School Nat Res Envir

     

    Department

     

    Sch for Environ and Sustain

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    11/24/2025 - 1/23/2026

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research Fellows