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S.V. Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships In Natural Resource Economics and Political Economy

Position overview

Position title: Postdoc Employee
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf . The current minimum salary range for this position is $66,737-$74,425. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100

Anticipated start: Fall 2025

Position duration: Initial appointment is for 2 years with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window
Open date: October 28, 2024

Next review date: Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Dec 6, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The S.V. Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships in Natural Resource Economics and Political Economy will be awarded to support advanced research at the University of California, Berkeley.

For the purposes of this fellowship, natural resources are defined broadly to include environmental resources. The fellowship encourages, but is not limited to, policy-oriented research.

The purpose of the fellowship is to develop new and innovative intellectual connections and ideas in natural resources economics and political economy at UC Berkeley.

For more information please visit: http://nature.berkeley.edu/site/ciriacy.php

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD, JD or equivalent international degree or enrolled in PhD or JD degree program or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
PhD, JD, or equivalent international degree, required by the appointment start date. The candidate may have no more than three years of post-degree research experience by start date.

Preferred qualifications
PhD, JD or equivalent international degree in Natural Resource Economics and/or Political Economy or a related field.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


• Cover Letter - Please include a 1-2 page cover letter indicating your preferred Departmental affiliation and/or faculty mentor.


• Statement of Research - This research proposal should not exceed 10 pages. Preference will be given to proposals whose orientation is broadly institutional and/or historical, and which are conceptually and theoretically innovative. Proposals with a primarily statistical or econometric purpose are not eligible for consideration.
  
  Applicants should provide specific information about the project proposed for the fellowship period, and explain why support from the fellowship and the opportunity to work at Berkeley are important for the success of that project. We welcome proposals from applicants who have not received their PhD at UC Berkeley. Proposals from UC Berkeley doctoral graduates that outline a significant change in research direction and that indicate engagement with different disciplines and faculty from those pursued during the doctoral program will be considered.


• Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/academic-recruitment/faculty-contributions-advancing-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging ).


• Recent Publications - Please include at least one recent publication.


• Recent Publications - Up to two publications. Extra slot for second.
  (Optional)


• Paragraph Abstract

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Letters of recommendation are required

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04640

Help contact: lesle@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04640