Resilience and Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellowship: The Resilience and Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Smithsonian aims to support evidence-based decision-making to address the climate crisis, working collaboratively with local communities. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to conduct independent research in support of the Smithsonian’s goals to understand and expand resilience and sustainability in marine or terrestrial systems.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
Fellowship recipients will be able to leverage the Smithsonian’s resources, including its scientists, collections, exhibits, and data sets, to advance scientific understanding of resilience and sustainability in either marine or terrestrial systems. The focus should be on the resilience and sustainability connecting complex marine or terrestrial systems with the people who depend on these systems and the services these systems provide.
Location: In Residence at Smithsonian’s Research Centers
Eligibility/Qualification:
Applicants for Postdoctoral Fellowships must have or will have received the Ph.D. by the time the fellowship begins. Applicants must propose to conduct research in residence.
Job Description:
The selected fellows will conduct independent research to understand and expand resilience and sustainability in marine or terrestrial systems. The research should focus on socio-environmental external stressors as drivers of change, socio-environmental factors that influence the ability to adapt or convey resilience, adaptive strategies, and outcomes. Additionally, the research must be use-inspired, clearly related to or informing solutions to current global environmental challenges, and include a diversity, equity, access, and inclusion (DEAI) component.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA). Select “Start Your Application” and follow the steps provided on the system. Applicants must complete the application form, provide the required documents, request reference letters, and designate a staff member from STRI or NMNH to serve as a research advisor, along with a secondary advisor from another institution or Smithsonian Unit.
Last Date for Apply:
Deadline: October 15, 2024. Notification Date: Fall 2024
