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Postdoctoral Position, Political Economy of Climate Policy, UC Berkeley
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Postdoc Employee, Political Economy of Climate Policy
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf. The current minimum salary range for this position is $66,737-$74,425. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100
Anticipated start: as early as possible, negotiable
Position duration: Initial appointment is for 2 years with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Next review date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Final date: Applications will continue to be accepted until a candidate has been chosen.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the area of the political economy of climate policy and the energy transition.
The Postdoctoral Scholar will be part of the Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative (BESI), a campuswide program to advance new political and economic thought on urgent societal challenges. BESI’s climate cluster conducts research and engagement on climate politics and policy, with a focus on the intersection of climate and economic policymaking. Jonas Meckling directs the cluster and is the faculty lead for the position, while other faculty may be involved in projects. Areas of research interest include but are not limited to the intersection of climate policy and economic policy broadly understood. Specific interests relate to the greening of innovation, industrial, trade, development, monetary, and fiscal policy. We welcome international political economy, comparative political economy, or regional/country perspectives as well as firm-centered approaches.
Applicants are expected to pitch their existing research and possible areas of collaboration. They may also contribute to possible projects of collaboration proposed by us.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD or equivalent international degree or enrolled in such a program.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter – Please include a 1-2 page cover letter.
- Statement of Research – This research proposal should not exceed 5 pages. Applicants should provide specific information about research plans, including possible areas of collaboration.
- Recent Publications – Please include at least one recent publication.
Reference requirements
- Names and contact details for 3 references. We will only request letters of recommendation for shortlisted candidates.
Apply email: Submit your application as a single pdf file to BESIHR@berkeley.edu.
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