Social Sciences Jobs

Category: Graduate

Positions available for master’s and PHD students.

Conservation Social Sceine Specialist

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The Conservation Social Science Specialist in Fish and Wildlife Division at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources position provides scientific support for survey research on people across species, geographies, human populations, and habitats of the state. This position assists the wildlife research staff and populations and regulations unit staff. In this position you will work with others seeking to obtain generalizable knowledge of stakeholders’ psycho-social and behavioral attributes. The salary range of this position is $24.92 – $36.34 /hourly. The application closing date is 03/13/2024.

To apply, please visit the MN Careers website, and locate job number 74111.

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Climate and Clean Energy Specialist

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Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is seeking a Climate and Clean Energy Specialist to support the Climate and Environment Program in northern Michigan. The Climate and Clean Energy Specialist will be a visible, credible leader on policy issues who will work with key stakeholders to achieve 100% clean energy commitments from local schools, tribal nations, businesses and government entities. This is a full-time position with flexible hours, generous vacation and health benefits, retirement contribution matching, and a competitive salary range. The salary of this position is in the program specialist range of $52,000 – $57,000, commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a one-page cover letter and résumé to: jobs@groundworkcenter.org with the subject line: Climate and Clean Energy Specialist.

Applications will be accepted until noon on Friday, March 1, 2024. Target hire start date: April 8, 2024.

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Graduate Assistantship in Sustainable Communities

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  • Graduate Assistantship in Sustainable Communities
    • Northen Arizona University’s Sustainable Communities Program seeks a graduate student for a two-year, fully funded graduate assistantship during the 2024-2026 academic years.
    • The student will be an integral part of a faculty/student team that is developing a new USDA-NIFA-funded project, “Addressing Barriers to HSI Student Retention through Community Engaged Sustainable Food Systems Education.”
    • The Graduate Assistant will work toward an MA degree in Sustainable Communities while helping to coordinate and oversee a team of funded undergraduate interns who will work in Flagstaff public school gardens.
    • Because the project focuses on underserved populations, the Graduate Assistant is required to have a high level of Spanish-language fluency.
    • This position requires working 20 hours per week on the project during the two academic years, and 40 hours a week during the intervening summer. 
    • Interested students must first apply to and be accepted into the Sustainable Communities MA Program. 
    • Please direct questions to Kari Henquinet (kbhenqui@mtu.edu) or program PI Peter Friederici (peter.friederici@nau.edu).
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Research and Policy Associate Position

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The Rachel Carson Council is hiring a Research and Policy Associate who is an aspiring, creative, committed and flexible environmental leader at the beginning of their career. The candidate should be willing to help expand and innovate at a small, but growing organization.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in marine or environmental studies, science, history, or political science, or combined with other majors, minors or concentrations in helpful fields such as African American or Women’s Studies, English, journalism, creative writing, public policy is required. 

Responsibilities:

  • Track proceedings in the House and Senate to help inform RCC’s priorities in the policy agenda; attend legislative hearings, write memos, and send weekly updates to RCC staff regarding relevant issues.
  • Write and publish reports, articles, Op-Eds, policy briefs and papers for the RCC on its issues to include placement in other media outlets, journals, magazines, etc.
  • Speak publicly for the organization through lectures, workshops, rallies, and in the media.
  • Participate in and present to the RCC Campus Network, at RCC conferences, advocacy days, and trainings for RCC Fellows, etc. Work closely under the RCC Director of Policy and Programs to execute events, research, writing, and more.
  • Carry out additional tasks as needed and directed by the President & CEO within RCC’s mission.

Pay is $50,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

The deadline for application is January 31, 2024, or until filled.

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U.P. Land Conservancy Executive Director

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The Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is hiring an Executive Director who will direct all land trust operations and programs, supervise staff, and represent UPLC as the face of the organization. 

Responsibilities Include:

  • implementing UPLC’s Strategic Plan,
  • leading and facilitating fund development,
  • and prioritizing program activities to ensure that UPLC functions within its capacity.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience with nonprofit administration, fundraising, and building relationships.
  • Knowledge of current natural resources practices and land trust operations. 
  • Experience in writing funded grant proposals.
  • Skills in staff development and interpersonal leadership skills.
  • Experience with effective public presentation and writing skills.
  • BA or BS in a related field
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Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research

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The Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research program works with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program to study coastal systems. One specific opportunity offered is a social science coastal-related fellowship research opportunity. This postdoctoral researcher will help advance fundamental Coastal Change Hazards research, guide and improve coastal hazard assessment capabilities, and advance knowledge of coastal processes to meet the needs of coastal stakeholders around the Nation. The research opportunity will include a focus on assessing social aspects of model predictions in conjunction with the impact of an actual storm event. 

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Associate Teaching Professor in GIS

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There is availability for an Associate Teaching Professor in GIS at University of California, Santa Cruz. This position will entail multiple key roles intended to support a growing geospatial program in the Department of Environmental Studies. These roles include leading a GIS Master’s program, teaching courses for undergraduate, graduate, and professional development in GIS and Spatial Data Science, maintaining the Center for Integrated Spatial Research (CISR) facilities, and supporting research in geospatial research in the department. This full-time position will start in July of 2024.

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Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Research Associate

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SEEA Research Associate

The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance is hiring for a full-time Research Associate hybrid position in Atlanta Georgia. Research will focus on how “climate change policy impacts people and the energy sector.” A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. This position centers around research and writing and stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

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Michigan Space Grant Consortium Grants and Fellowships

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Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Grants and Fellowships

Michigan Space Grant Consortium aims to foster awareness of education in and research on communities in Michigan. Research may occur over the summer, during the academic year, or both. Many students in our department have received these grants and fellowships in the past. Please consider applying to this great opportunity to help fund your research or to gain a fellowship.

  • Deadlines:
    • October 18, 2023 by  Noon — All other submissions.
    • November 8, 2023 by Noon — Internal deadline for undergraduate and graduate fellowship proposals.
    • November 15, 2023 by 5 pm — Final materials, after review and approval by SPO, must be uploaded to MSGC by the applicant.
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Survey Statistician

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  • Survey Statistician at the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES)
    • This position is responsible for planning, developing, and executing ongoing survey projects, as well as introducing and managing new survey developments and initiatives, redesign activities and methodological research.
    • Salary:$132,368 – $172,075 per year
    • The application deadline is April 17th, 2023. 
    • Located in Alexandria, Washington. 
    • This job is telework eligible.
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