Postdoctoral Scholar – Politics of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Position description

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar Salary range: $66,737 – $80,034 Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: June 1, 2025 or later Position duration: 2 years Application Window 

Open date: March 5, 2025 

Next review date: Monday, Mar 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. 

Final date: Friday, Aug 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. 
 

The 2035 Initiative at UCSB is a “think and do tank” aimed at confronting the climate crisis. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the politics of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation to support research on public responses to climate impacts and policies across the world. This postdoctoral position will focus on energy and climate public opinion research. The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate with UCSB faculty and their national and global partners on a range of ongoing survey research projects related to both climate change mitigation and adaptation. The scholar will also pursue independent research on climate and energy policy. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position. 

Program: https://www.2035initiative.com/ 

Qualifications 

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) 
Must have PhD in Political Science, Economics or a related Social Science OR be enrolled in a PhD program at the time of application
Additional qualifications (required at time of start) 
Must have PhD in Political Science, Economics or a related Social Science by the start date of appointment. 

Preferred qualifications

• Excellent analysis and writing skills
• Experience with quantitative social science research methods
• Familiarity with climate and/or energy policy and politics

Application instructions

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