Postdoc - Farmer Outreach Soil Carbon Sequestration - Innovative Genomics Institute

Postdoc - Farmer Outreach Soil Carbon Sequestration - Innovative Genomics Institute

Position overview Position title: Postdoc
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t23.pdf. The current minimum salary range for this position is $64,480 - $74,569. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: September 2024

Position duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability

Application Window
Open date: July 11, 2024

Next review date: Friday, Jul 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Aug 11, 2024 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

A postdoctoral position is available at UC Berkeley's Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI). This position will be supervised by Brian Staskawicz. The postdoctoral researcher will serve on an interdisciplinary team of social scientists, ecologists, biogeochemists, and modelers in a research collaboration between UC Berkeley's Innovative Genomics Institute founded by Jennifer Doudna, who won the Nobel Prize for CRISPR gene editing, and the Soil Carbon Solution Center at Colorado State University. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct a regional perception analysis of agricultural land managers' attitudes towards novel methods of soil carbon sequestration.

The project involves using mixed social science methods including surveys, in-depth interviews, and focus groups. The candidate will facilitate focus groups and interviews, transcribe interviews, analyze data, and summarize key findings to IGI staff. The candidate will conduct field research as well as develop and implement participatory social science research. This position is eligible for remote work within the USA; training and mentoring will be done virtually if the majority of the position is worked remotely. This position will require frequent travel, approximately once per quarter, to the US Midwest and South to conduct fieldwork.

The Innovative Genomics Institute and its partners at Colorado State University are committed to our efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring programs, measures, and
systems of accountability are in place to create environments where all individuals can prosper.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date. No more than three years of post-degree research experience by start date.

Preferred qualifications
Phd in sociology, geography, anthropology or other relevant social science discipline.

Experience in participatory social science research and conducting outreach.

Advanced skills in large-scale quantitative and qualitative research, including using data analysis software (e.g., R, NVIVO).

Expertise in design, implementation, and analysis of surveys, interviews, and focus groups, including audio transcription.

Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience working with agricultural producers and/or stakeholders in the US, preferably in the Midwest and South.

Prior experience working with a research team and conducting independent research.

Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals.

Ability to frequently travel within the US Midwest and South to conduct fieldwork and a valid drivers' license.

Previous research in quantitative survey design, qualitative social scientific research, interview techniques, and collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
  
• Statement of Research (Optional)
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04457

Help contact: melinda.kliegman@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley 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.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters 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 prior to submitting their letter.

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
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04457







jeid-7ff6f234eb18c3428d7f0b26692cd557