Postdoctoral Position(s), Integrated Assessment of Climate Change

~ The Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) is one of the nation's leading institutes in earth and environmental sciences research. ~

Its diverse and world-renowned faculty members are engaged in interdisciplinary, innovative and collaborative research on some of the most compelling problems and issues of our time. EESI is part of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) and the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment (PSIEE).

EESI is the portal to environmental research, education, and outreach programs offered by EMS and is one of the leading earth and environmental sciences research institutes in the U.S. EESI is affiliated with PSIEE, the central coordinating structure for energy and environmental research, education, and outreach at Penn State.

EESI faculty and researchers are primarily associated with the departments of Geosciences, Meteorology and Geography, all of which have top-ranked graduate programs. Penn State's Geography graduate program is ranked #1, according to the National Research Council (1995), while the University's Earth Sciences program is sixth in the nation, according to 'U.S. News and World Report' (2010).

Within Earth Sciences, the University ranks 3rd in geochemistry, 3rd in geology and 8th in paleontology. Meteorology has one of the best-known atmospheric science programs in the U.S., but this field is not officially ranked by any organization.

Position Overview

Two postdoctoral positions in integrated assessment of climate change are available in the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute at The Pennsylvania State University. The successful candidates will join a transdisciplinary research team that analyzes climate driven vulnerabilities, risks, and potential adaptation strategies in areas such as water supply, flood control, forestry, and agriculture.

Information about ongoing projects as well as relevant publications can be found here. The positions are part of a larger-scale hiring initiative (see here). Both positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled.

The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, with excellent possibility of renewal for one or more additional years.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidates will have a strong quantitative background (e.g., Earth sciences, applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, or physics).
• Prior exposure to areas such as integrated assessment modeling, risk analysis, or decision analysis would be an advantage, but is not required.
• Successful candidates must be interested in and able to collaborate on transdisciplinary research involving decision analysists, Earth scientists, economists, engineers, statisticians, and philosophers.
• Postdoctoral scholars will have considerable freedom to collaboratively design the research in the areas outlined above with a mentor network spanning the relevant academic disciplines. 

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Here!" and follow the application instructions provided on our website. 

Applicants must include the following:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Statement of research interests
• Copies of two relevant manuscripts
• Contact information for three professional references

~ The Pennsylvania State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. ~