Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Sustainability

The University of Notre Dame is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainability, starting October 15, 2025. The role involves developing a global synthesis on artisanal and small-scale mining, leading summits, writing impactful research articles, and collaborating on projects in Peru. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields and strong statistical and coordination skills. This full-time position is based in Notre Dame, Indiana, and offers competitive salary and benefits.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Sustainability

Location: Notre Dame, Indiana
Open Date: May 21, 2025
Deadline: Aug 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:The University of Notre Dame announces a post-doctoral research fellow opportunity, beginning October 15, 2025 and focusing on "A Global Synthesis of Socioecological Contexts of Artisanal and Small-scale Mining." The position is meant to advance research on the multidimensional outcomes of small-scale mining through the production of a global synthesis, and work towards a just transformation of global economies and consumers. To date, no such synthesis exists.

The postdoctoral scholar will (1) assemble and manage a diverse group of research experts and implement the process of developing a global synthesis on ASM, (2) plan and execute at least two summits convening all contributors together, (3) lead in the writing of the final document, which is intended to be a high impact research article in a journal such as Nature or Science, and (4) collaborate with the PIs to source extramural funding to support this work through grant writing and other activities.

In addition to these duties, the postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to collaborate on the mining related work ongoing in Madre de Dios, Peru, generating their own and project related empirical data. This will promote the postdoctoral scholar's possibilities for producing additional original research. The postdoctoral scholar will also have numerous opportunities to engage the intellectual community of Keough faculty and postdoctoral scholars, as well as those in the Environmental Change Initiative.

This is a full-time position available with an initial appointment of one-year, renewable for an additional year on the basis of satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include employee health and dental insurance.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate for this position will have expertise and interests in one or more of the following areas: integration of diverse datasets, robust statistical inference, and causal inference through statistical analysis, and strong team coordination capacities.

A PhD in Geography, Environmental Science or Studies, Natural Resources, Economics, Climate Science, Sustainability Science, Political Science, Data Sciences or a related field is required at the time of appointment.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/168022

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

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