Applicants should submit the following items:
A copy of their CV A 1-2 page cover letter that: Explains their interest in the position Outlines their relevant skills and experience A recent publication or dissertation chapter Names and contact details (email addresses and telephone numbers) for three references. The University of Michigan seeks to appoint a full-time postdoctoral fellow in the field of climate change, demographic change, and sociopolitical stability. This postdoctoral appointment will begin on Sept. 1, 2024 (earlier if possible). The position aims to support research on how climate change and demographic change are reshaping prospects for sociopolitical stability, conflict, and violence in Africa. Successful candidates will have strong statistical and spatial analysis experience, and the ability to integrate climate, statistical modeling, remote sensing, and social survey datasets. The selected postdoctoral fellow will investigate:
Mechanisms connecting climate change and variability to sociopolitical stability Differences in the distribution of conflict and violence in Africa and their association with other factors that climate change and variability influence directly or indirectly Pathways that may mitigate risks of conflict and instability. Fellows will have time available for their own research as well as time devoted to working on research leading to publications with other members of the project.
Note: This position will be a 1-year (full-time) term limited appointment with the possibility of renewal.
Demonstrated skills in statistical analysis and computational social science Expertise and interests in one or more of the following areas: climate change and demographic change data products; land-cover and climate change analysis at multiple scales, integration of climate, survey, and census datasets with different resolutions and at different scales; robust statistical inference; and causal inference through statistical analysis. A PhD in Geography, relevant social sciences, Natural Resources, Economics, Climate Science, Sustainability Science, Data Sciences, or a related field is required at the start of appointment. This appointment is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Flexible work agreements may be made to support full/partial off-site work at a remote location.
Salary will be determined based on experience.
The School for Environment and Sustainability () is a collaborative and interdisciplinary school. Our mission includes contributing to the protection of environmental resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. We accomplish this by generating and sharing knowledge, contributing to policy and engaging managers and stakeholders. The University of Michigan is a top-ranked public university with excellence in research and teaching. Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a town known for arts, culture, parks and restaurants.
SEAS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.
The application deadline is June 30, 2024
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.
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