Open Position: Data Scientist/Specialist for Sustainability

Application DEADLINE: February 15, 2019

Projected START DATE: April 1, 2019

School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan

The Urban Sustainability Research Group led by Assoc. Prof. Joshua Newell seeks applications for a Data Scientist/ Specialist, beginning April 2019. The successful applicant will perform data analysis and computer programming in support of current and upcoming research projects. Examples of ongoing and planned projects include: 1) analysis of the environmental and social impacts of urban agriculture across multiple scales; 2) urban meat production-consumption patterns and dynamics; 3) a carbon footprint of the United States building stock; and 4) mapping the spatial and temporal dynamics of supply chains using trade data. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a growing, dynamic research lab that interfaces with the academy, industry, and society.

Read More about the qualifications and Instructions here.

Contact Dr. Dimitris Gounaridis (dgounar@umich.edu) should you have questions.