Application Deadline: 16th April, 2021
The Energy and Environmental Policy Research Division in the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Post-doctoral Scholar in Energy and Environmental Policy. The candidate’s primary work will be aligned with the University of Calgary’s Global Research Initiative in Sustainable Low Carbon Unconventional Resources Theme 2 research, focusing on tight oil and gas resource exploitation challenges. In particular, the selected candidate’s responsibility also entails examining existing policy and regulatory regimes addressing fugitive greenhouse gas emissions resulting from oil and gas operations and their environmental implications and/or end-of-life liability management for oil and gas activities. This research aims to dramatically reduce the impact of energy extraction and energy use on the environment. Since successful applicants are expected to be working in this field, they will be provided with significant time to work on their own related, independent research projects. They will have access to faculty at the School of Public Policy for advice and guidance.
The incumbent is expected to contribute to the School of Public Policy’s academic environment by attending and contributing to research seminars, presenting their work, and providing approximately 15 hours per week to ongoing research for Energy and Environmental Policy Research Division projects. The selected candidate will directly work under Dr. Jennifer Winter’s supervision and with potential collaborators from an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the School of Public Policy and GRI Theme 2. The initial appointment is for one year starting on a mutually agreeable date and is renewable for a second year on mutual consent, satisfactory performance, and funding availability. Resources will be available for conference travel.
Eligibility
- A Ph.D. (obtained within the last five years) in public policy, economics, geography, political science, law, or a related discipline. Candidates should have
- A strong background and interest in energy and environmental policy and analysis. (Supplementary experience in environmental sciences, geosciences, and/or engineering will be given preference).
- Empirical and analytical skills, as well as good communication skills, are highly emphasized.
- Excellent data management skills, as well as the ability to work autonomously, are essential
Application Details
- A cover letter including date of availability, suitability, and motivation for the role
- A research statement summarizing your research agenda
- Current curriculum vitae (CV) with a list of all publications
- A sample research manuscript
- The names and contact information, including email addresses, for at least two (2) referees who know your research and academic experience. (Referees should send the reference letters directly to em**********@uc******.ca on behalf of the candidate).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A complete application should be emailed as a single PDF document on or before the deadline to Ms. Emily Galley at em**********@uc******.ca .
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply.
