a research group that focuses on how to measure, model and manage uncertainty in spatial data, specifically the one that comes from natural resource inventories
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name of position:Post-doctoral research opportunity (18 months in Montpellier, France)
job description: Sensitivity analysis on uncertainties in chained spatial models: Case study on cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for flood prevention projects
deadline to apply: 30.10.2008
requirements: PhD in spatial statistics, stochastic hydraulics, stochastic economics or any discipline related to uncertainty modeling and sensitivity analyses is required. Excellent academic skills are necessary. This project is based on various disciplines such as as economics, hydraulics, geography and geomatics.
It takes place in a program consorted with territory managers that associates managers from the local water authorities. The candidate should appreciate multidisciplinary work from applied mathematics to social sciences within an applied research context. Well-developed skills in R computer language is very appreciated.