Postdoctoral Researcher, Law and Policy

6 hours ago

Butler, Pennsylvania, United States The Pennsylvania State University Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Scholar, Law, Policy

Job Summary:

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Kirchhoff Lab at the College of Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to two National Science Foundation funded projects investigating transformation/transitions in U.S. water quality governance and co-production, and the human dimensions of resilience and climate adaptation in water/wastewater systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead/co-lead development of research design, secure institutional review board approvals as needed, and conduct research on transformation/transitions in water quality governance and co-production, as well as the human dimensions of resilience and climate adaptation in water/wastewater systems.
  • Lead authorship and co-authorship of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality scientific journals and in public-facing and practice-oriented publication venues with Kirchhoff Lab and other collaborators, as appropriate.
  • Contribute to initiating new research and collaborations at the interface of Law, Policy, and Engineering to benefit society.
  • Mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Occasional travel may be required to present results at national or international conferences, or for professional development opportunities.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. or equivalent in one or more of the following areas: civil/environmental/water resources engineering, environmental studies, political science, sociology, or other relevant interdisciplinary or social science discipline.
  • Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, including survey and interview design and data collection, statistical analysis of categorical or count data, and qualitative analysis.
  • Experience with quantitative text analysis (i.e., natural language processing of text data) or with scientometric or bibliometric analysis is a plus.
  • Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others on interdisciplinary research teams.
  • Demonstrated productivity in terms of published peer-reviewed journal articles and scientific conference presentations.
  • Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills (including spoken/written English).

How to Apply:

Applications should include a 1) a statement of interest that describes your background, fit for the position, and career goals, 2) CV, 3) two relevant publications, and 4) names and contact information for three referees that can speak to your qualifications and fit with the Lab and our work.

The position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed upon receipt. The anticipated start date is January 2023, although the start date is negotiable. Remote work is possible. Contact Dr. Christine Kirchhoff at cxk475@psu.edu if you have questions about the position.

About the University:

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

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