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Brown University

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Institute at Brown for Environment and Society
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment & Society

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111455888
Date Posted: 08/29/2016
Date Inactive: 11/01/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment & Society
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Providence, Rhode Island, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Keywords:
Interdisciplinary Environmental Science
Salary Range: 50,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) seeks candidates for one or more distinguished postdoctoral positions in interdisciplinary environmental science. Appointments will have an expected term of two years starting in July 2017 or soon thereafter. Fellows receive a salary of $50,000, plus benefits and a discretionary fund of $5,000/year in addition to any research funds that may be directed to the project by mentors.

Requirements for the positions include a Ph.D. in an environmentally-related discipline, the intellectual flexibility to reach across fields, ability to take initiative and work independently, and demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary environmental research. Applicants should submit a research proposal based on the guidelines listed online, including identification of a proposed faculty mentor (IBES Fellows are listed at https://www.brown.edu/academics/institute-environment-society/people. Proposals will be judged on scientific merit, contribution to IBES thematic foci, and an achievable research plan, given time and budgetary constraints. Letters of support will be requested from proposed mentors, so applicants will benefit from contacting proposed mentors early in the process. Preference will be given to applicants whose research complements (but does not duplicate) ongoing faculty research, and to multi-disciplinary research. Additional details and application instructions available at https://apply.interfolio.com/36468.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 11/01/2016