Postdoctoral Scholar - Politics of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

The University of California Santa Barbara is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar focused on the politics of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. The position involves research on public responses to climate policies and collaboration with faculty on survey projects. Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant field. The role is full-time, with a salary range of $66,737 - $80,034, starting June 2025 for a duration of two years.
Job #JPF02926
• Institute of Energy Efficiency / College of Engineering / UC Santa Barbara

POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: $66,737 - $80,034

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: June 1, 2025 or later

Position duration: 2 years

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: March 5, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Mar 24, 2025 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: Friday, Aug 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 2035 Initiative at UCSB is a "think and do tank" aimed at confronting the climate crisis. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the politics of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation to support research on public responses to climate impacts and policies across the world. This postdoctoral position will focus on energy and climate public opinion research. The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate with UCSB faculty and their national and global partners on a range of ongoing survey research projects related to both climate change mitigation and adaptation. The scholar will also pursue independent research on climate and energy policy. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Program: https://www.2035initiative.com/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must have PhD in Political Science, Economics or a related Social Science OR be enrolled in a PhD program at the time of application

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Must have PhD in Political Science, Economics or a related Social Science by the start date of appointment.

Preferred qualifications
• Excellent analysis and writing skills
• Experience with quantitative social science research methods
• Familiarity with climate and/or energy policy and politics

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• List of Publications (Optional)
• Writing Sample (Optional)

Reference requirements
• 2-3 letters of reference required

Applicants should provide the names and contact information for 2-3 references and must request letters of reference within the system in order to complete application requirements. We will be reviewing the reference letters submitted for all applicants.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02926

Help contact: madeleineforrest@ucsb.edu

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JOB LOCATION

Goleta, California