Postdoc Fellowship: Low Carbon Resilience: Theory To Action 2551 views

The Faculty of Environment at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is offering a post-doctoral in ACT (Adaptation to Climate Change Team). The opportunity will support research on the empirical investigation of planning and implementing low carbon resilience (LCR) in diverse BC communities, contributing to the shift from theory about integrated climate responses to evaluating integration in practice.

About the position:

The successful candidate will:

• Work with Dr. Shaw and ICABCCI research team, and municipal representatives to cocreate practical LCR planning-to-implementation pathways in diverse BC communities, including the development of relevant M&E strategies;
• Develop a practical and effective framework for LCR action that highlights key LCR pathways that can be mobilized and tested within other communities;
• Work with ICABCCI team to test and refine an LCR framework for action in case communities to ensure its replicability and effectiveness;
• Co-author both peer-reviewed journal articles, grey literature, and use innovative communication strategies for mobilizing LCR in theory and practice;
• Conduct independent research to expand the scope and reach of the initiative;
• Develop grant applications to support the expansion of the initiative in Canada and internationally;
• Curate and manage communications and materials for our LCR partner network (e.g. social media, mailchimp, etc.);
• Organize LCR events such as workshops and webinars.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree by August 31, 2019 in one of the following fields: Public Policy Administration, Climate Change Adaptation and/or Mitigation, Government Decision Processes, Environmental Studies, Resource Management, Geography;
• Excellent writing ability and successful publication and grant record;
• Experience and interest in climate action and mobilization strategies with public and/or private sectors; research background, expertise, and/or experience in the subject area, climate change policy, adaptation and/or mitigation planning, response, implementation, framework and M&E development, and/or other effective climate action areas; familiarity with integrated climate action.
• Ability and willingness to work productively in a fast-paced and often demanding environment, with deadlines;
• Experience working independently and in a team environment; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Duration: 2 years

Fellowship value: $60,000 fellowship (plus benefits).

Applications:

Applicants should create a single PDF file that contains the following and send the application package to actinfo@sfu.ca with title of email: ICABCCI Post-Doctoral Position:

• A cover letter addressing your qualifications as they relate to the specific duties and qualifications described in the position description (1-2 pages).
• A full-length curriculum vitae (CV).
• 1 or 2 representative publications.
• The names and contact information (email, telephone and mail) of two referees who may be contacted on short notice.