Salary range: The salary range for this position is $64,480-$66,868 for the first year, and $69,209-$71,769 for the second year. Pay is determined by previous experience in a Postdoctoral Scholar appointment.
Review timeline: Apply by November 1 review date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Applications will continue to be accepted until November 30, but those received after the November 1 review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: October 2, 2023

Next review date: Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI) seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Climate Communications and Environmental Justice.

UCHRI is the systemwide organization serving all 10 campuses in the UC system. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work in close collaboration with UCHRI personnel, School of Humanities partners, UC project scientists, and community groups as part of the Wildland-Urban Interface Climate Action Network (WUICAN). This position will engage in applied research and research-driven programming in the area of climate communications and environmental justice.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will:

contribute to conceiving some of the programming for the Climate Communications Brigade, a UCHRI-organized set of trainings, evaluative activities, and community-based research projects
pursue appropriate training in climate communications and research justice as recommended by UCHRI leadership
operationalize programming in climate communications, including an undergraduate internship program and a graduate student boot camp
organize, participate in, and document an interfaith focus group on climate justice with local religious leaders
contribute to a climate action / environmental justice curriculum for youth that incorporates science, writing, and art
participate in key meetings and research collaborations with project scientists, community groups, and other interested parties
participate in and document community dialogues and other activities hosted by project partners
create significant written project outcomes such as bibliographies, concept papers, blog posts, and reports
contribute to formative and summative evaluation of community-based research associated with the project
contribute to and support a UC-wide Climate Communications network consisting of faculty and senior staff from UC humanities centers and environmental studies centers
Some travel in the region (to research and community sites) and in the state (to other UC campuses) may be required for this position.

Preference will be given to candidates with a UC Ph.D. with a scholarly background in topics related to the grant foci (environmental humanities, environmental justice, climate communications, science, technology, and society, applied humanities).

In order to be considered, candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a humanities-related field, with degree in hand prior to the appointment start date.

This full-time two-year appointment may begin as early as December 1, 2023. Annual salary for 1st year is anticipated to begin at $64,480-$66,868, with a comprehensive benefits package. The salary is based on UCI’s salary scales and dependent on qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted online at
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08668 and must include:

Letter of Interest that addresses the applicant’s applied research / public humanities skills and interests
Curriculum Vitae
Three Letters of Reference
Writing and Communications Portfolio, 30 pp. max, which can include scholarly and non-scholarly writing. Writing samples need not be related to climate communications but should demonstrate applicant’s ability to communicate beyond their field.
Please contact Arielle Read at aread@hri.uci.edu with any questions about the application process.

QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
In order to be considered, candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a humanities-related field, with degree in hand prior to the appointment start date.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Writing and Communications Portfolio - Writing and Communications Portfolio, 30 pp. max, which can include scholarly and non-scholarly writing. Writing samples need not be related to climate communications but should demonstrate applicant’s ability to communicate beyond their field.

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

Reference requirements
3 letters of reference required
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08668
CAMPUS INFORMATION
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION
Irvine, CA