Position Announcement: Cornell University seeks candidates for a
position of Post Doctoral Associate (Social Scientist) to work with
the Department
of Natural Resources and the Cornell Institute for Climate Change and
Agriculture on a suite of projects related to assessments and surveys
of agricultural and community
risks, and development of participatory processes
to engage stakeholders in climate change adaptation and mitigation options in
the Northeast.
This position includes a 12-month
initial appointment with possible extension, depending on performance
and additional funding availability. The successful candidate will have a
primary appointment in the Department of Natural
Resources, Human Dimensions Research Unit (http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/hdru/index-2.html),
in collaboration with the Cornell Institute for Climate Change and Agriculture
(http://climateinstitute.cals.cornell.edu/).
Applicants are encouraged to visit these sites to learn more about
Cornell’s interdisciplinary social science research and outreach on
climate change issues.
Review of applications will begin on
October 15, 2014 and will continue until the appointment is made. Please submit
a single pdf file containing a cover letter outlining
qualifications and experience for the position,
curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details for three references
to [log in to unmask] (Diana
Bryant, 214 Fernow Hall, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY 14853).
A Ph.D. in a social science discipline (sociology/rural sociology,
political science, economics, social psychology, geography,
communications, human dimensions of natural resources) and a strong
understanding of agricultural and natural resource systems, as
well as broad social science methodological competence and excellent
communication stills, are required. Candidates should use these
documents to demonstrate an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to
research and outreach on climate change issues at
the agricultural and community level.
Potential candidates seeking additional information, or those wishing to submit nominations, may contact Dr. Shorna Allred ([log in to unmask])
or Dr. Allison Chatrchyan ([log in to unmask]). Cornell University is
an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse
workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.