Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 16 Apr 2024

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Posting Details


Department Public Policy - 316400
Posting Open Date 04/11/2024
Application Deadline 04/16/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS004169
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 05/10/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months

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Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.
Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage , paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Public Policy is an interdisciplinary social science major designed to provide students with the theoretical perspective, analytical skill, and substantive knowledge needed to respond to major domestic and global policy problems. The undergraduate major in public policy provides students with conceptual and analytical skills that prepare them for work or graduate school. The combination of a liberal arts education, the development of writing and analytical abilities, and knowledge in a domestic or global policy serves as the foundation for graduate work in many professions, including law, business, public policy, public and international affairs, social work, public health, education, and city and regional planning. The Ph.D. in public policy combines core foundations in theory, empirical and normative analysis, and a policy field area. The curriculum is designed to help each doctoral student develop and use appropriate theoretical and analytical approaches to solve problems in policy areas such as education, innovation and entrepreneurship, labor markets, health and social policy, immigration, environment, national security, international development, and global health and environment.
Position Summary
The Data-Driven EnviroLab (www.datadrivenlab.org) headed by Prof. Angel Hsu is seeking a one-year post-doctoral research associate to contribute to a range of the group’s research projects. As a pioneer of data-driven approaches to environmental policy, the Data-Driven EnviroLab brings quantitative rigor to pressing global challenges at the intersection of climate change, energy, and urbanization. The Post-Doctoral Associate will have an opportunity to further quantitative skills, research, and analytic writing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that engages the real-world, and will be expected to help lead and contribute to many or all of Data-Driven Lab’s quantitative projects, which include: * Global Climate Action of subnational governments and private actors. We have developed the most comprehensive global database of subnational and non-state climate actions. We have applied a range of computational and statistical modeling techniques to this data, including modeling climate change performance, natural language processing of climate actions, and machine-learning models to predict likely future emissions levels. The post-doc would have access to these data and interface with real-world policy actors and colleagues to refine problem-oriented research questions in this space, while contributing to cutting-edge policy research and present it at international policy fora. * Urban Environment and Social Inclusion Index. We apply remote sensing and geospatial datasets to evaluate at a granular level the intersection of urban environmental performance and social inclusion. Working with other team members, the post-doctoral associate could contribute to this project and assist in new data applications or indicator development. * 4IR/Digital innovation for sustainability. We have an ongoing NSF-funded project examining the role of distributed ledger technology for decentralized climate governance.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must have completed a PhD in a relevant field, such as economics, public policy, computer science, data science, climate policy or science, science and technology studies.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidates must have quantitative data analysis skills, either in econometrics, statistics, or data science and be able to program in one of the following languages our lab uses (R, Python).
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong research and writing skills and demonstrated publication record. Ability to work in a team and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Ability to work interdisciplinarily and with partners and collaborators around the world.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Department Contact Name and Title DeeDee White - Business Officer
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to [email protected] .
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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