Post-Doctoral Associate- Coastal Hazards

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in Coastal Hazards. This one-year position, renewable for up to two years, seeks an early career scholar focused on household decision-making amid coastal change. You'll engage with marginalized communities in New Jersey and enhance your skills in qualitative research. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to equitable interventions and understand the dynamics of mobility in the face of climate challenges. Join a diverse team dedicated to impactful research and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record and experience in qualitative methods.
• Ability to work with underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze household responses to coastal hazards under climate change.
• Conduct surveys and semi-structured interviews.

Skills

Qualitative Data Collection

Field Interview Protocols

Spanish Fluency

Education

Ph.D. in a Relevant Field

Tools

Nvivo

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Post-Doctoral Associate- Coastal Hazards
Department	SEBS - Human Ecology
Salary	Annual Salary
Benefits
Posting Summary	The Rutgers University Human Ecology Department invites applications for a postdoctoral level research associate with interests in household responses and adaptation to coastal hazards under climate change. This one-year position (renewable upon successful performance for up to two years) is designed for an early career scholar with strong interests in household decision-making in the face of changing coastal hazards, especially in communities in New Jersey/New York/Pennsylvania that are currently and/or historically marginalized or face barriers to equitable participation in local to state decision-making power structures. This position offers an opportunity to implement and enhance skills related to surveys, semi-structured interviews, and analyzing qualitative data. The objective of this analysis is to better understand the full range of behaviors and constraints that underpin the dynamics of observed responses, including short-term to longer-term mobility and immobility responses, and to inform improved and more equitable interventions.
Position Status
Posting Number	22FA1075
Posting Open Date	09/26/2022
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Ph.D. in a relevant field is required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in (1) designing and applying field interview protocols, (2) working in interdisciplinary teams including both social and natural scientists and (3) have a strong publication record.

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Previous academic and preferably research experience in qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, including coding in Nvivo or other comparative software. The ability and interest to work with underserved populations, with Spanish fluency much desired

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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Posting Details

Department of Human Ecology
55 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/180601
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
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