The earth commons academic postdoctoral fellowship – georgetown university

Organization

The Earth Commons Georgetown University

Department

Earth Commons

Job Location Type

IN_OFFICE

Job Location

Georgetown, District of Columbia, United States    

Applicant Location Requirements

No Applicant Location Requirements Specified.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2024

The Earth Commons; Georgetown University’s Institute for Environment and Sustainability (ECo) invites applications for postdoctoral academic fellowships for start dates of Fall 2025. ECo Fellows will be expected to conduct interdisciplinary research on various aspects of environment and sustainability challenges and scholarship (e.g., climate and climate change, biodiversity conservation, food and water security, environmental justice). Applicants must propose to conduct interdisciplinary research with one or more Earth Commons faculty or affiliated faculty.

Additionally, ECo Fellows will be expected to contribute to one semester of teaching in the undergraduate curriculum at Georgetown during their fellowship. Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded for two years, although year two is contingent upon successful progress in year one. Appointment will commence in September 2025. In accepting the appointment, the fellow is expected to be in residence at Georgetown University except for
absences agreed upon with mentor(s).

Special Requirements
Applicants should have developed a proposed area of study and teaching project in collaboration with an Earth Commons Affiliate Member. Applications that are submitted without this will not be considered. Particularly strong proposals will include faculty mentors from multiple departments or schools within Georgetown University. Application will be in two rounds. For stage 1 of the submission process, candidates are asked to provide an initial submission of a proposal project abstract (more details below), CV, and cover letter. Materials must be submitted by Thursday, October 31st 2024. Following an initial review, those who are selected to advance will be invited to submit a full proposal in November.

Apply online or via email

earthcommons@georgetown.edu