Post Doctoral Research Fellow - School of the Environment - 498510-2453 - Boise State University

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Function:
Boise State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research
Associate with a specialization in community-engaged research with
rural, agricultural, and/or Tribal Nations to join a transdisciplinary
team to develop community-driven future scenarios in Idaho. This
research relates to a recently awarded National Science Foundation
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Infrastructure
Improvement program grant (https://idahocrews.org). The award, titled
"Idaho Community-engaged Resilience for Energy-Water Systems
(I-CREWS)", will facilitate statewide transdisciplinary research to
study and address the resilience of energy-water systems in the context
of climate, population, and technological changes. Using diverse Idaho
communities as study sites, the project integrates local knowledge,
governance dynamics, and advanced analytics to evaluate resilience
strategies, model current and future energy-water configurations, and
develop future scenarios.
We seek applicants whose research interests are focused on some
combination of energy-water systems, resilience environmental change,
and community engagement. We are interested in candidates from a broad
range of disciplines, including geography, sociology, political science,
and anthropology. While we are open to a variety of theoretical and
methodological approaches, candidates with expertise in and experience
working directly with community partners to develop research projects
are particularly encouraged to apply. While not necessary, familiarity
with GIS, participatory modeling, spatiotemporal visualization
techniques, and/or scenario analysis would be beneficial .
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work collaboratively with I-CREWS
team members at Boise State University, Idaho State University, and the
University of Idaho, a group of faculty and students committed to
transdisciplinary, team-based, actionable research that addresses
real-world environmental challenges.
The position can begin as early as November 1 (start date is flexible)
and will be contracted for one year, with a second year of funding
available dependent on performance.
Department Overview:
The post-doctoral research fellow will work within the Boise State
Hazard and Climate Resilience Institute (HCRI), housed in our new School
of the Environment. The HCRI fosters interdisciplinary and cross-sector
collaboration to build connected, thriving, resilient communities. As
such, the postdoc will have the opportunity to work with faculty across
disciplines and practitioners across sectors.
Idaho envisions generating world-class research competitiveness and
capacity in collaboration with resilient urban, rural, and tribal
communities that can adapt to climate, population, and technological
changes impacting E-W interactions. The I-CREWS mission is to co-create
research and solutions that transform the relationship between research,
education, technologies, and Idaho's urban, rural, and tribal
communities, which is well-aligned with the mission of the HCRI.
Level Scope:
After earning a Ph.D., the next step in the academic or research career
path is often a postdoc. A postdoc is a continuation of a researcher's
training that enables them to further their professional development and
start to transition from student to independent researcher. Postdocs
also often take additional leadership or teaching responsibilities in
their laboratory or department. These positions are usually two to three
years and it is not unusual for a researcher to do more than one
postdoc.
Essential Functions:
- Facilitate and/or lead stakeholder and rightsholder engagement
- Design and administer interviews and analyze interview data and/or
design and administer su veys and analyze survey data, depending on
prior experience
- Coordinate and lead stakeholder workshops
- Manage project datasets
- Coordinate project meetings
- Prepare manuscripts and publish results in peer-reviewed journals
- Present research results at national conferences
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative social science research
methods
- Ability to work with stakeholders, landowners, policymakers, and an
interdisciplinary team of scientists
- Experience with community-engaged scholarship, including
coordination of stakeholder meetings and workshops
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Requires a minimum of a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a
relevant discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
- The candidate should possess a doctoral degree earned within last
five years in human geography, sociology, anthropology, natural
resources, or similar field or be ABD
- Experience with community-engaged scholarship, including
coordination of stakeholder meetings and workshops
- While not necessary, familiarity with GIS, participatory modeling,
spatiotemporal visualization techniques, and/or scenario analysis
would be beneficial.