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2 to 4 Postdocs in Sustainability Transitions, Public Policy, and Modelling in the European Agri-food and Land Use System

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The recently funded project Science-based policies for a sustainable European agri-food and land use system (SEAL) at the University of Copenhagen (located in the Department of Food and Resource Economics) invites applicants for 2 to 4 postdoc positions for a two-year period in Sustainability Transitions, Public Policy, and Modelling in the European Agri-food and Land Use System. The positions may be extended based on performance and funding.

The project Science-based policies for a sustainable European agri-food and land use system (SEAL) – see website for more details – is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and involves collaboration with researchers from Utrecht University and Wageningen University. The ultimate aim of SEAL is to support a transition to a sustainable agri-food and land use system that secures food and biomass production, reduces climate impacts, and enhances biodiversity protection. With a focus on EU-national relations, SEAL will analyse connections between policies, technology development and adoption, and transition pathways within the agri-food and land use system. SEAL has a strong emphasis on societal impact through targeted network building and stakeholder engagement in policymaking and beyond.

The positions are connected to the three core research work packages (WPs) in the project. WP1 focuses on EU and national policies. Based on policy document analysis and in-depth qualitative case studies, SEAL will map and analyse the ambitiousness of selected agri-food and land use policies across selected EU member states. WP2 is concerned with innovation and adoption dynamics, including analysing the conditions and mechanisms that contribute to tipping points characterised by significant tempo-shifts in both decline of old technologies and adoption of new solutions. WP3 addresses transition scenarios and will re-assess models of transitions in the agri-food and land use system, taking into consideration assumptions about the roles of policies and technology dynamics.

Candidates should note in the application which (one or more) work package(s) they are interested in contributing to.

In addition to this specific project, the postdocs’ duties may include teaching as well as participation in other related projects. The position may also include performance of other duties (e.g. public sector service and supervision of BSc and MSc students).

The successful candidates should have:

  • A PhD in a social science field relevant to one or more of the working packages (applicants expected to obtain their PhD degrees around the start of the position can also apply)
  • Strong qualitative and/or quantitative analytical skills
  • Interest in interdisciplinary research and an open mindset towards this
  • Good communication skills, both for scientific communication and broader
  • Preferably, experience of relevance to the topic, e.g., on multi-level governance, policy mixes, diffusion of innovation, sustainability transitions, agrifood and land use system modelling.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Teis Hansen teis.hansen@ifro.ku.dk.

The position is open from April 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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Community Engaged Research Assistant

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The West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities (CRC) is recruiting 4 graduate students (MA/PhD) to begin in Summer 2025.

These positions (funded up to 4 years) will focus on the development of innovative approaches to community-engaged participatory research and promoting educational processes for building more just, equitable, and vibrant communities in Appalachia, the US South and other rural regions of the US.

Applicants are expected to contribute to the CRC’s ongoing areas of research in alternative/community economies, environmental justice, climate action, and food system transformation. 

Experience in social action or efforts to promote community wellbeing or social, economic and environmental justice in rural areas is also highly desired. 

Applicants should please send in one PDF a curriculum vitae and 1-3 samples of writing and/or other evidence of your experience in research or social action to Dr. Bradley Wilson, Executive Director – brwilson@mail.wvu.edu by January 15, 2025 @ 5pm for full consideration. After initial screening, finalists for the position will be asked to interview via Zoom.

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

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Sustainability Engagement Coordinator at Weber State University

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This position will serve under the direction of the Weber State University’s Sustainability Programs & Engagement Manager and will be responsible for coordination of the Intermountain Sustainability Summit, and the implementation of portions of the Campus Awareness & Engagement, and Community Awareness & Engagement sections of WSU’s Sustainability Plan. This will include coordination of events, and assistance with community-facing programs. The position will also assist with reaching two of WSU’s sustainability goals including maintaining the Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System (STARS) Gold certification, and helping the region strive for carbon neutrality by 2050.

Primary Duties

  • Serve as the primary organizer and coordinator of the Intermountain Sustainability Summit, an event serving regional sustainability professionals and emerging leaders. Duties include co-development of the program, hosting partner coordination meetings, identifying, attracting and coordinating speakers, collaboratively promoting the event region wide, coordinating an internship fair, recruiting and assisting Eco Expo hall exhibitors, managing volunteers, and all logistics (rooms, food, A/V, etc.), as well as managing event registration, and attracting and maintaining ISS sponsors.
  • Assist with management and implementation of community programs, working in collaboration with the SPARC Home for Sustainable Living staff, community partners, local governments, and campus contacts to develop and promote, as well as oversee student and staff volunteers to host related events.
  • Manage the implementation of assigned portions of the Campus and Community Awareness & Engagement sections of the WSU’s Sustainability Plan.
  • Manage WSU’s STARS Community Engagement data collection and reporting.
  • Assist to develop WSU’s ongoing sustainability strategies, and implement applicable strategies to help the university maintain and reach its sustainability related goals.
  • Assist to develop Campus and Community Awareness & Engagement strategic plans and ensure goals are met.
  • Develop and host a WSU sustainability podcast.
  • Coordinate with SPARC director, manager, and ESO office, and student staff to help develop and maintain sustainability-related education/outreach materials including websites, brochures, newsletters, social media, campus signs, etc., and disseminate information about WSU’s sustainability work
  • Manage one to two student interns/workers, and/or an AmeriCorps member, as well as limited-time volunteers.
  • Assist with the coordination of the annual Sustainability Awards event with the Energy and Sustainability Office (ESO) Office.
  • Provide occasional sustainability-related classroom presentations for staff, faculty, students and/or community members.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in fields such as Sustainability, Environmental or Social Science/Studies, Geography, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Environmental Education, Public Administration, or closely related field
  • A valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

  • A creative and collaborative problem solver
  • One or more years conference/event planning experience
  • One or more years of experience implementing sustainability education/outreach programs
  • One year of experience managing volunteers or staff
  • Project management experience
  • Updating/creating websites, and/or newsletters experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including but not limited to technical writing, collaboration building, public speaking, and oral presentations
  • Strong organizational and detail oriented skill

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

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2025 Catalyst Leadership Circle (CLC) Fellowship

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Open to talented and enthusiastic graduate-level students of any major who have a passion for sustainability. 

This summer fellowship offers $6,000 in funding, an additional $1,500 housing/travel stipend, and professional training for emerging sustainability leaders.

It’s supported by the state of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Catalyst Communities initiative. 

Local governments striving for sustainability in Michigan have unique challenges as they pioneer and implement new programs and technologies. The CLC Fellowship is designed to help these communities reach their climate and energy goals while developing a pipeline of passionate, capable students ready to enter the workforce in sustainability careers after gaining hands-on, applied knowledge. 

Apply online by January 29, 2025.

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Manager of Environmental Sustainability and Safety Compliance

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The Manager of Environmental Sustainability and Safety Compliance is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental health and safety and sustainability compliance programs at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio Texas.

This role involves managing compliance-related programs while promoting sustainability initiatives across the campus, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations, and enhancing campus sustainability efforts.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Business from an accredited college or university preferred.

The application will remain open until the position is filled. 

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Assistant or Associate Professor Position in Environmental Studies

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Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) invites applications for a six-year renewable teaching track position in Environmental Studies, to begin August 1, 2025. IWU seeks to hire a candidate to teach Environmental Studies from a social science perspective, with expertise in a field such as environmental policy, international studies, urban studies/policy, sustainability, or any related field.

The successful applicant will also have duties advising students, supporting student internships, and fostering community engagement that can reduce course load.

Interested applicants should submit:

  • a single PDF file containing a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the position, 
  • curriculum vitae, 
  • a teaching philosophy, 
  • a copy of all academic transcripts, and the names and 
  • the contact information of three professional references. 

Applicants should also submit a separate document describing how their research, teaching, and/or service has provided preparation for contributing to IWU’s commitment to address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other matters of historical marginalization. All materials should be submitted to Amy Aldeman, aaldeman@iwu.edu, with the subject heading “Faculty position in Environmental Studies.” Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024. Questions regarding the position can be directed to W. Aaron Wilson (Director, Environmental Studies Program) at wshoults@iwu.edu.

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Assistant Professorship in the Social Science of Digital Green Transitions at IT University of Copenhagen

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The IT University of Copenhagen in Denmark invites applicants who can contribute to strengthening the IT University’s research and teaching in how digital technologies are deployed in green transitions. The candidates must have a background in qualitative social science and be competent in taking a sociotechnical and ethnographic perspective on the topic.

The qualified candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research and be able to deliver advanced research-based teaching in:

  • Sustainability
  • Capitalist responses to climate change
  • Climate actions and social change
  • Green infrastructures

The position requires academic qualifications at PhD level and the candidate must have the ability to read/speak a Scandinavian language or the willingness to learn Danish.

Application deadline: 1 December 2024, at 23:59 CET.

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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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Sustainability Data Analyst

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  • Sustainability Data Analyst
    • This position will work for CVS to support data collection and monitoring of enterprise sustainability initiatives, emissions and energy, plastic, water, waste and other environmental sustainability data. There are two open positions. One will cover the Enterprise Data and the other will support Supply Chain Data.
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
    • This position is ideally located in New England, but remote work is negotiable.
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Climate Leaders Academy Fellowship

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The Climate Leaders Academy is a two-semester program with the goal of providing formal climate training and professional development to fellows through direct engagement with national and international climate change frameworks, formalized mentoring and collaboration with a diverse set of institutions. Applications are due March 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
Climate Leaders Academy Fellows will be entitled to:

  • $10,000 stipend ($5,000 per semester)
  • Four transferable course credits
  • All travel expenses covered (to and from kickoff workshop, climate change conferences, etc.)
  • One-on-one mentoring by a Climate Leaders Academy faculty member
  • Tuition coverage for Climate Leaders Academy course
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