Postdoctoral Scholar – Climate and Community Resilience

Postdoctoral Scholar – Climate and Community Resilience

Requirements

• PhD received within the past 3 years in social sciences, environmental studies, environmental humanities, arts, education, urban planning, or related field.
• Experience with participatory research methods (e.g., community-based participatory research, interviews, focus groups, photovoice).
• Skilled in qualitative data analysis and community-based approaches.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to collaborate across disciplines to address complex challenges.
• Strong publication record commensurate with career stage.
• Excellent communication skills for both academic and community audiences.
• Enthusiasm for working with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with Planet Texas 2050’s mission and engage in community-based research.
• Write and publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at national/international conferences.
• Develop grant proposals and help secure external funding.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of learning design theories or pedagogical approaches.
• Experience or interest in arts and humanities-based engagement strategies.
• Experience or interest in arts-based educational research.
• Understanding of environmental policy and/or K-12 education contexts.
• Project Management Experience.