Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP004269P
Position Title
Postdoctoral Fellow
Division/College
College of Art & Architecture
Department
Landscape Architecture
Location
Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview
The Center for Resilient Communities at the University of Idaho invites applications for a Post Doctoral Scientist for interdisciplinary research related to human adaptation to, and perceptions of, climate change. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of social, environmental, and computational scientists, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be part of a National Science Foundation funded 4-year project focused on Local and Place Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Underserved Rural Communities working with a collaborative team from Idaho, Nevada, and South Carolina.
The position is based in Moscow, Idaho where the successful candidate will interact with the Track-2 W2L research team at the University of Idaho, University of Nevada Reno, and University of South Carolina. The candidate will directly coordinate with the Track-2 W2L research team to carry out community engagement, social science data collection, analysis, and publication in support of the project goals. This will entail working with the Track-2 W2L research team to co-lead, lead and co-author collaborative refereed publications from the project.
Unit URL
Center for Resilient Communities | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Position Qualifications
Required Experience

• Experience working both independently and as part of a large research team.

Required Education

• PhD or other terminal degree in computational social science, human behavior and perceptions, or similar interdisciplinary area (e.g., computer science, geography, social-ecological science, sociology).

Required Other
Additional Preferred

• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative social science, behavioral or perception geography, and social-ecological systems concepts.
• Working with or liaising with stakeholders.
• Computational approaches.
• Publications on human perceptions, human behavioral geography, social-ecological systems, and/or environmental change.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a large research team.
• Publications on human perceptions, human behavioral geography, social-ecological systems, and/or environmental change are a plus.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employee Category
Exempt
Pay Range
$27.40 per hour
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year
FTE
1.0
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Funding
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Uncertain
Posting Date
01/25/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must include a cover letter describing your interest in this position and why you are qualified for the position, your current curriculum vitae, the names of three academic references, and a copy of your academic transcripts.Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. The first review date for applications is 2/19/24.
Applicant Resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.