Post-Doctoral Associate

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 26 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 129134
Title: Post-Doctoral Associate
Functional Title: Post-Doctoral Associate
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 100
Unit: PLCY-Center for Global Sustainability
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will work with CGS faculty and researchers, and our collaborators, as appropriate, to develop and apply robust and innovative research approaches to better understand pathways to reach challenging and ambitious climate and sustainability goals at international, national, and/or subnational levels. Such research approaches may include integrated quantitative analysis and modeling (including integrated assessment models such as GCAM), empirical methods, qualitative and mixed methods, or other approaches to understanding energy systems, land use, non-CO2 climate forcers, and other topics at the center of climate policy and sustainability debates. Topical areas include but are not limited to the following:
  • Near- and long-term climate and development strategies in key countries
  • All-of-society approaches to climate action and mitigation
  • Articulating and quantifying the benefits of climate action
  • Financing the energy and climate transition toward net zero
  • Just and equitable energy and economic transitions
  • Strategies for fossil fuel phaseout
  • Non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions, including methane
  • Decarbonization strategies for the industrial, transportation, and other sectors
  • Agricultural and other land-related mitigation options


Primary duties of this position include:
  • Conduct research on low-carbon strategies and energy transition pathways to inform the development of climate, energy, and environment strategies in key countries of interest, including potentially the U.S., China, Indonesia, India, Brazil, and/or South Africa.
  • Lead publication of research papers and reports on these topics.
  • Contribute to developing and expanding the research agenda and developing new proposals with project leads.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Candidates must have received a Doctoral degree in Public Policy, Engineering, Economics, or related field within the past 36 months or within the next 6 months from an accredited college or university.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Expertise in climate, energy, environment, and/or sustainability issues.
  • Background in quantitative analysis and modeling.
  • Strong coding skills in R and/or Python, where appropriate for the candidate’s discipline.
  • Excellent English language proficiency required.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
CGS will hire up to two postdoctoral research associates from this posting.
For more information see https://cgs.umd.edu/about/job-opportunities
Posting Date: 02/27/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 03/19/2024
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Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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