Postdoc: Human Dimensions in Natural Resources

Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Lincoln, Nebraska, invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the Human Dimensions Department, School of Natural Resources. These are 12-month, 100% research appointments with remote work negotiable.

One postdoc focuses on social science indicators for stakeholder and community well-being; the other on amplification/diffusion of collaborative adaptive rangeland management.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in human dimensions of natural resources/agriculture, sociology, or a closely related field.
• Experience in interview, focus group, and/or survey design, implementation, and analysis.
• Strong writing skills with demonstrated ability to publish manuscripts in peer reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Engage in 12-month research that advances human dimensions in natural resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on social science indicators.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to publications.

Skills

Interview design

Focus groups

Survey design

Strong writing

Manuscript publication

Education

Ph.D. in human dimensions of natural resources/agriculture, sociology, or closely related field

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Lincoln, Nebraska, invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the Human Dimensions Department, School of Natural Resources. These are 12-month, 100% research appointments with remote work negotiable.

One postdoc focuses on social science indicators for stakeholder and community well-being; the other on amplification/diffusion of collaborative adaptive rangeland management.