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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Job Description
Position Information
Position Information
Department | Communication |
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Alternate Department Description | Center for Climate Change Communication |
Criminal Background Check | Standard Background Check |
Motor Vehicle Background Check | No |
Statement of Economic Interest | Not Applicable |
Job Category | Postdoctoral Faculty |
Role (State) Job Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
Working Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Position Number | F883Az |
Recruit Number | FAC9144 |
Working Hours | |
Location | Fairfax, VA |
Other Location | Remote/Telework Friendly |
Pay Band | |
Salary | Commensurate with education and experience. |
Web Announcement | Center for Climate Change Communication Climate Communication Research-to-Practice (RTP) Postdoctoral Fellowship The Center for Climate Change Communication (4C) at George Mason University seeks to hire a highly motivated and talented full-time postdoctoral research fellow to join our team in Fall 2023. The candidate will participate in a research-to-practice (RTP) mentoring program at our center, where fellows conduct applied research and work with practitioner organizations to apply evidence-based climate communication strategies. Fellows will also engage in research and teaching activities with graduate and undergraduate students. Mason 4C is a “think and do” tank that conducts cutting-edge social science research and builds partnerships with external organizations to apply our findings for the benefit of humanity, biodiversity, and our climate—and to advance equity. Mason 4C also runs several initiatives designed to enhance the public engagement efforts of journalists and television weathercasters (Climate Matters), health professionals (Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health), and conservatives (republicEn) who care about climate change. Postdoctoral fellows will produce research and scholarship that can be applied by Mason 4C programs and other communities of practice in climate communication. The fellow will gain significant professional experience collaborating with members of these program teams. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment. Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with additional experience in one or more of the following methodologies is desired: semi-structured interviews, field experiments with elites/policymakers, machine learning/automated content analysis, social network analysis or other methodologies that integrate social media data with survey data.
Funding: Postdocs will receive an annual salary of $70,000. A $15,000 research and professional development stipend will be awarded to support: research costs, conference/travel fees, training, equipment, and publishing fees. The postdoctoral researcher will join a vibrant and supportive research community at George Mason University and will have access to a range of resources and support services. This is a full-time, 12-month position with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, depending on funding availability and performance. |
Special Instructions to Applicants | For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ by June 1, 2023, complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, CV, research statement, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Questions should be directed to Dan Reed at dreed21@gmu.edu. |
For Full Consideration, Apply by: | June 1, 2023 |
Posting Date | 05/08/2023 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled? | Yes |
Telework Friendly? | Yes |
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