Voss Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environment and Society | Brown University - Military Veterans

The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) seeks candidates for one or more distinguished postdoctoral fellowships in any field of study relevant to environmental research. Voss Postdoctoral Fellows conduct independent research with mentorship by one or more IBES affiliated faculty with expertise in a wide range of disciplines, including Anthropology; Earth Environment and Planetary Sciences; Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology; Engineering; History; Public Health; and Sociology. Appointments have an expected term of two years starting in July 2025 or soon thereafter. Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate an ability to communicate across disciplinary boundaries. Voss Postdoctoral Fellows receive a salary of $68,000, plus benefits and a discretionary research fund of up to $4,000. Selected candidates are expected to devote time to original research activities described in the application to the Voss postdoctoral program. In special cases, successful applicants may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses. Qualifications for the position include a PhD at the time the position commences, an ability to work independently, an interest in contributing to a dialogue across disciplinary boundaries, and an interest in exploring diverse avenues for research activities and impacts beyond academia, as described in the IBES strategic plan . The application is a two-step procedure. Step-one proposals are limited to 4,000 characters and must be received by September 15, 2024. The step-one proposal should identify one or more faculty mentors from the list of eligible IBES faculty , and should succinctly summarize the background, objectives, and expected significance of the proposed research so that faculty mentors can judge the merits and strengths of the proposal. All step-one proposals will be reviewed and applicants will be notified by October 1, 2024 whether the proposal was selected to proceed to a full proposal. Full proposals must be received by November 1, 2024. How to apply: Step-one proposals are due on September 15, 2024 through Interfolio . The step-one proposal must include: a CV; one or more faculty mentors identified from the list of eligible IBES faculty ; a succinct summary of the background, objectives, and expected significance of the proposed research in no more than 4,000 characters. Applicants may contact prospective faculty mentors at any time during the application process. The selection committee will review step-one proposals and inform each candidate whether the proposal has been selected to proceed to step-two no later than October 1, 2024. Full proposals are due on November 1, 2024 through Interfolio and must include: a CV; a statement describing how this position relates to your career goals (500 word limit); a statement describing how your research will contribute to the goals and objectives expressed in the IBES strategic plan , which includes efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive community (500 word limit); a research proposal that describes the background, objectives, expected significance, and work-plan of the proposed research (1,500 word limit); three confidential letters of recommendation from advisors or colleagues who know your work well. Referees will submit letters directly through Interfolio, which will supply a direct link when contact information is entered. The research proposal should include a timeline and project outcomes plan that clearly links the proposed research with your career goals (e.g., a plan for book publication, proposal development, submission of peer-reviewed academic journal articles, published datasets/code or other online resource, conference proceedings, policy briefs, public scholarship, educational materials or other outcomes and products). Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences and scholars from historically under-represented groups in academia are especially encouraged to apply. Questions about the application process should be directed to Professor James R. Kellner, IBES Director of Early Career Development and Training at jamesrkellner@brown.edu As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.