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The Vanderbilt Institute for Energy and the Environment (VIEE) and the Vanderbilt Climate Change Research Network (CCRN) are pleased to invite applications from qualified candidates for two postdoctoral fellowship positions: one in environmental social science and a second in energy and environmental systems. Both positions are for one year, with the possibility of an additional one year extension contingent on performance and funding. The appointments may be made as early as the Spring semester of the 2012-2013 academic year. Additional details about each of the two positions are offered below, and information about VIEE and CCRN can be found here:
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/viee/
http://law.vanderbilt.edu/academics/academic-programs/environmental-law/climate-chan
ge-network/index.aspx
The postdoctoral fellows will function as integral members of a growing research group. They will interact with faculty, graduate students, and other postdoctoral fellows representing a wide range of disciplines, including energy and environmental law, political science, economics, psychology, human and organizational development, management, earth and environmental sciences, and engineering. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to existing projects, work closely with other members of the research group and in interdisciplinary teams, help develop project proposals and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field. In addition, they should have a keen interest and demonstrated expertise in their particular area, strong interpersonal skills, writing ability, and capability to perform in-depth analysis. Candidates must be self-starters who are comfortable taking initiative and who can play a major role in working on multiple projects and bringing them to completion.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2012 and will continue until positions are filled. Applications should include: (1) a curriculum vitae or resume, (2) three letters of reference from supervisors or professors signed and on letterhead with email addresses and phone numbers included, and (3) an essay (3-5 pages) describing reasons for applying, goals to be accomplished during the fellowship, and a description of how completion of the fellowship will help accomplish career goals. Applications should be submitted electronically as an email attachment to: VIEE@vanderbilt.edu.
Description of Positions
Environmental Social Science Fellowship: Applications are sought from candidates with primary experience in one or more relevant fields in the area of environmental social science, including sociology, psychology, and decision sciences. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research interests and expertise include perceptions of climate change, resource consumption, engagement in environmental behavior and environmental policy support. For the successful candidate, the thrust of the work during this fellowship will utilize quantitative social psychological or sociological research methods to examine influences on energy use, environmentally significant behavior and policy support by individuals and households.
Energy and Environment Systems Fellowship: Applications are sought from candidates with primary experience in the application of systems analysis to evaluate the economic, environmental and societal impacts of the use of energy and natural resources, particularly in the face of extreme weather events. This includes consideration of the vulnerability and resilience of critical infrastructure, particularly in meeting the demand for water, food and electricity (and their system interactions), as well as an assessment of the benefits and costs associated with candidate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
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