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Postdoctoral Scholar in Environmental Justice and Policy of Zero-Emission Technologies
Position overview
Position title: Postdoctoral ScholarApplication Window
Open date: July 16, 2024
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Society, Environment and Health Equity at the University of California, Riverside is recruiting for a postdoctoral position to work with a research team on a grant funded by the Department Of Energy, A Humanities-Driven STEM for Student Training in Carbon Capture and Conversion under Dr. Chikako Takeshita. Postdocoral salary is based on experience level. Minimum salary for this position will be $64,480 with an October 1 increase to $66,737. The appointment will begin during summer of 2024 or as soon as possible and will be for two years with the possibility of extension contingent on budget and performance.
This opportunity will involve collaboration with a materials science research team studying carbon capture and conversion methodologies using computational chemistry techniques, and will collaborate with Dr. Chikako Takeshita and Dr. Bryan Wong’s material science research team to identify humanistic and social issues that intersect with carbon capture and conversion science and technology. The research shall result in co-authored peer-reviewed articles in humanities or social sciences journals. This position is full-time and will require 40 hours of work each week dedicated to the Department of Energy (DOE)-funded project. Remote work, depending on the research agenda, may be permissible.
A successful candidate should have a minimum qualification of an M.A. in a humanities or social sciences discipline and be at least ABD at the time of application. A Ph.D. is required at the time of start. Candidates should have scholarly expertise in environmental justice, environmental or energy policy, and/or science and technology studies. Additional knowledge of rare metals mining, net-zero emission approach to climate mitigation, quantum physics, or computational modeling is preferred.
Sucessful applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a 2-page research statement, a statement of past and/or planned future contributions to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence, and three confidential letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on August 13, 2024 and may continue until filled. Applications received by August 13 will receive full consideration.
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Contact Search Chair Chikako Takeshita chikako.takeshita@ucr.edu with any questions.
Department: https://sehe.ucr.edu/
Qualifications
A successful candidate should have a minimum qualification of an M.A. in a humanities or social sciences discipline and be at least ABD at the time of application. A Ph.D. is required at the time of start.
Additional knowledge of rare metals mining, net-zero emission approach to climate mitigation, quantum physics, or computational modeling is preferred.
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - a 2-page research statement
Writing Sample
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
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- 3-5 letters of reference required
At least 3 confidential letters of reference will be solicited through the UC Recruit system at the time of application
Help contact: chicako.takeshita@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.
For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.