University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California (US)Unspecified

University of California, Berkeley

Postdoctoral Scholar Energy Systems and/or Climate Change - Berkeley Energy and Climate Institute (BECI)

Recruitment Period
Open date: September 11th, 2015 Next review date: September 25th, 2015
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: October 12th, 2015
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Description

The Berkeley Energy and Climate Institute (BECI) invites postdoctoral researcher applications for our Philomathia Fellow Program. The BECI Philomathia Fellowship was established in 2013 by an endowment from the Philomathia Foundation.

Successful applicants will join our current cohort of fellows with a special interest in cutting-edge research on energy systems and/or climate change focusing on science and technology. We are seeking a postdoctoral scholar with excellent credentials in their field as well as strong interests in advancing collaborations within a community of like-minded individuals from across campus. In particular, we are interested in applications from individuals whose research will broaden the research diversity of our community.

The Philomathia fellow will become part of and contribute to a growing ecosystem that brings together faculty, postdoctoral researchers, students, staff, and alumni to form a strong network that assists researchers in advancing Energy Systems and Climate Change research. Information on our working groups and projects can be found at http://beci.berkeley.edu/.

This is a full-time postdoctoral research appointment for two years, with a flexible start date between the spring and summer of 2016. Primary duties will focus on research that advances science and technology discovery across one or more domains, as stated in fellow's application. In addition, the fellow will be expected to participate in BECI working group activities, BECI sponsored educational events and annual retreat activities, and contribute to building a community of engaged researchers.

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in a discipline related to Energy Systems and/or Climate Change. Examples include architecture, biology, chemistry, computer science, and all fields of engineering. Applicants in law, public policy, social science, urban planning, as well as interdisciplinary environmental programs will also be considered.

A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in relevant fields is required by the start date and no more than 3 years of research experience since receipt of degree. At the time of application, the basic minimum qualification is the completion of all degree requirements except the dissertation.

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Experience in energy systems/and or climate change in research projects

• Experience participating in an interdisciplinary collaboration with domain scientists from varied areas beyond the original training discipline

• Participation in writing grant proposals

• Experience leading and organizing conferences and workshops

This position provides a starting salary dependent on qualifications, benefits and a $25,000 research fund. To apply, submit the following items online at http://apptrkr.com/672925.

1) A cover letter
2) A resume or CV listing education and degrees, including expected date of award of doctoral degree if not yet completed and a full list of publications
3) A sample of recent research work in the form of a reprint of a peer-reviewed journal article or a manuscript in preparation
4) A statement outlining a research project to be undertaken during the fellowship (1200 words or less)
5) Contact information for four references.

Letters of recommendation are not required at this time. If requested, all letters of reference will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) .

This position is opened until filled. Please address inquiries to mailto:info@beci.berkeley.edu at the University of California, Berkeley.

The University of California is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Requirements
Documents

Curriculum Vitae - or resume listing education and degrees, including expected date of award of doctoral degree if not yet completed and a full list of publications.

Cover Letter

Sample of recent research work - in the form of a reprint of a peer-reviewed journal article or a manuscript in preparation

Statement of Research - Statement outlining a research project to be undertaken during the fellowship (1200 words or less)

References
4 references required (contact information only)

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