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Post Doctoral Research Scholar - Synthesis

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Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a research statement (2 pages maximum) identifying one or more analysis and/or synthesis projects they are interested in pursuing and the skills they bring with them to conduct that work, a mentoring statement (1-page maximum) discussing their prior experiences and approaches for mentoring students in research, and names and contact information for three professional references.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG191187PD
Position Number 00110702
Position Type Post Doc
FLSA Exempt
Departmental Information

Department ID 112101 - Applied Ecology
Department 112101 - Applied Ecology
Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Position Information

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties
The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) in partnership with Consortium host NC State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in research synthesis to further climate adaptation science and practice in the Southeast and US Caribbean region. The mission of the SE CASC is to help fish, wildlife, ecosystems, and people adapt to a changing climate. The SE CASC focuses on the co-production of actionable science for natural and cultural resource management. Significant research has been geared toward understanding climate change exposures and impacts to wildlife, fish, and ecosystems, resulting in a wealth of data and literature resources. One of the grand challenges is analyzing and synthesizing this research to create products that are usable and used by natural and cultural resource managers to make decisions about climate adaptation.
We seek a Postdoctoral Scholar who is interested in quantitative data analyses and syntheses to facilitate end-user support and who is interested in mentoring groups of SE CASC graduate student fellows through team science synthesis projects. Synthesis could include, but is not limited to, the social and ecological effects of variation in water availability (i.e., extreme flow, drought, etc.) on aquatic and/or terrestrial ecosystems; climate-change mediated range shifts or invasive species; or the use of traditional knowledge in climate adaptation for integrated resources management. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be co-mentored by faculty in SE CASC and NCSU working on relevant research topics.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Collaborate with teams of management partners and regional and national postdocs working on synthesis projects.
Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Department Required Skills
  • Ph.D. can be in any field relevant to research synthesis, such as natural, physical, or social sciences.
  • Prior published research and/or review in the natural, physical, or social sciences. 
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
  • Desire to apply quantitative and qualitative synthesis skills to literature and datasets on climate exposures and impacts.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
N/A
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required? No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range commensurate with experience ($63,000)
If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many
Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 03/01/2024
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Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
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    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
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    • Professional Organization
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
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    • Other
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have, or will you have by the start date, a relevant PhD awarded no more than five (5) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Contact Information for References
  3. Resume/CV
Optional Documents