Postdoctoral Associate, Sustainability Communication

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline: 30 Mar 2024

Posting Details

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I. POSITION INFORMATION


Job Description Summary:
This full-time position is for a scholar who will be appointed as a postdoctoral associate to work closely for two years on research projects in close coordination with the new GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future. The research will focus on communicating climate change and sustainability topics at a time characterized by scientific uncertainty, competing policy priorities, and extensive mis- and disinformation. We hope to develop theoretical approaches to this topic and derive practical applications. This is a two-year position and is designed for a recent recipient of the Ph.D.
The associate will conduct research on projects of their own design, working in collaboration with other members of the Alliance and faculty at the School of Media and Public Affairs. In the spring the associate will teach one course.
Application procedure: Complete online application at GW Jobs upload a cover letter, C.V., writing samples, a 500-750 word proposal for personal research that might be carried out during the time at GW, and the names of three scholars who can be contacted for recommendations. Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2024.
The GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future is a new cross-disciplinary initiative seeking to combine research, teaching, and practical work to further goals of sustainability. More information is available at: https://sustainabilityalliance.gwu.edu/
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a Doctoral degree or comparable doctoral degree in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Desired Qualifications:
The person appointed must have a Ph.D. in communication, political science or a related discipline by August 1, 2024 and an excellent record of published research in political communication or a record suggesting great promise as demonstrated by scholarly works in progress and recommendations.
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Posting Number P010016
Job Open Date 02/07/2024
Job Close Date 03/30/2024
Part-time / Full-time PF Post Doc Full Time Exempt
Total Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Campus Location Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
Expected duration of appointment 2 Years
Position Designation Hybrid
Special Instructions to Applicants
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