Postdoc: Climate Resilience Social Science for Parks

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation funds

Tuition assistance

Mentorship program

Job summary

The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral appointment in Social Science. The Postdoc will lead and contribute to resilience planning research assessing Colorado’s outdoor recreation and state lands, informing agencies like Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Climate Preparedness Office.

This full-time, 21-month position emphasizes ethnography, interviews, surveys, and data analysis, with travel

Qualifications

• PhD in social science or related field.
• Must have completed all PhD requirements by start date (Nov 1, 2026).
• At least 1 year of ethnographic research, interviews, and/or surveys.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project leadership on interview/survey protocols and logistics (15%).
• Conduct ethnographic research at Colorado State Parks.
• Conduct in-person and remote semi-structured interviews with State Park and Wildlife Area Managers.
• Analyze interview transcripts using deductive and inductive coding to identify climate sensitivities and adaptive capacity.
• Develop and distribute a survey instrument based on interview findings and analyze results.
• Lead development of communication products (oral and written) on research results and implications.
• Support development and facilitation of an adaptation planning workshop for staff.
• Perform other relevant duties as necessary.

Skills

Ethnography

Interviews

Surveys

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Scientific writing

Communication

Education

PhD in social science

Job description

The North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (NC CASC) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral appointment in Social Science. The Postdoc will lead and contribute to resilience planning research assessing Colorado’s outdoor recreation and state lands, informing agencies like Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Climate Preparedness Office.

This full-time, 21-month position emphasizes ethnography, interviews, surveys, and data analysis, with travel