Environmental Science Research Communications Assistant
The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center
Annapolis, Maryland
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: April 18, 2019
This position will assist the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) in promoting interdisciplinary synthesis research on the sustainability of coupled human-natural systems. Duties include providing support for center communications and research programs, developing and posting web content and social media, and preparing written materials and presentations. A bachelor’s degree in an environmental field or science journalism and experience with social media are required.
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
University of Albany
Albany, New York
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: December 20, 2019
Two tenure-track faculty positions are available to support the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity in teaching topics related to cyberintelligence, cyberpolicy and law, and the economics of cybersecurity. Duties include teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level, conducting research, and publishing academically. A PhD in a related field with a specialization in risk analysis, cyberwarfare, cyberintelligence, cybercrime, information assurance, vulnerability assessment, information sharing, critical infrastructure, cyber physical systems, governance, or privacy and civil liberties is required.
Bill Anderson Fund Program Coordinator
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will manage the logistics of the William A. Anderson Fund, which to works to increase the number of historically underrepresented students pursuing disaster science and practice. Duties including planning fund events, driving marketing and communication efforts, coordinating the BAF student council, identifying funding sources, and assisting in the submission of grant proposals and financial administration. A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field, budget management experience, and knowledge of diversity and inclusion programs are required.
Law and Policy Analyst
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will support the policy surveillance program, which is dedicated to using law to improve public health across the nation. Duties include researching and analyzing laws across emerging public health topics, creating legal datasets, and writing literature briefs, reports, manuscripts, and other materials for publication, as well as presenting at conferences and events that promote organization work. A juris doctorate and at least one year of related research experience are required.
Bill Anderson Fund Director
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This faculty position will serve as the founding director of the William A. Anderson Fund, which to works to increase the number of historically underrepresented students pursuing disaster science and practice. Duties will include supporting recruitment and mentoring, hiring and supervising staff, and general program management. The director will also hold an appointment in one of more academic units at the University of Delaware and serve as a core faculty member in the Disaster Research Center. A PhD or professional doctorate, program leadership ability, a background in disaster science, and commitment to diversity and inclusion are required.
Emergency Management Faculty Member
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Deadline: Open until filled
This tenure-track position will is seated in the university’s Department of Emergency Management. Duties include teaching general and course-area offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular emphasis on mitigation, as well as elective courses that include hazard, risk, and vulnerability assessment. A PhD in emergency management or a closely related discipline is required. Successful grant writing experience, publication history, and classroom teaching experience are preferred.
Assistant/Associate Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
The University of North Carolina at Chapel hill is hiring five tenure-track professors to develop its upcoming interdisciplinary Environment, Ecology, and Energy program. Natural and social scientists with backgrounds in cities and critical infrastructure, energy, environment and development, inequality and the environment, and water resources and hydrology are being sought. A PhD in a relevant discipline, undergraduate and graduate teaching experience, and experience securing funding are required.
Postdoctoral Researcher: Urban Climate Change
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary: Not listed
Deadline: Open until filled
This position will further the research agenda of the university’s Urban Studies Institute related to resilience in the face of climate change. Duties include developing independent research projects related to the impacts of climate change on urban infrastructures, real estate markets, economic and social geographies, public health, and planning. A PhD in urban studies, public policy, geography, or a related subject and strong GIS and statistical skills are required.