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University of Northern Iowa · 3 months ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - ARCTICenter

positionCedar Falls, IA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$50K/yr - $50K/yr

The University of Northern Iowa is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for the Arctic, Remote and Cold Territories Interdisciplinary Center (ARCTICenter). The role involves directing and implementing research projects focused on community sustainability and adaptation in the Arctic, conducting applied research, collaborating with other researchers, and training students.

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Responsibilities

Assists with the direction and implementation of research projects and other programmatic activities at the Arctic, Remote and Cold Territories Interdisciplinary Center (ARCTICenter) with a focus on community sustainability, adaptation and development (e.g., fisheries, tourism, Indigenous economies, subsistence, etc.) in the Arctic (with the focus on Alaska)
Pursues individual research in social and sustainability sciences and/or disciplinary scholarship
Conducts applied and methodological research (quantitative, qualitative or mixed-methods) in a highly collaborative setting
Collaborates with researchers from other institutions and participates in National Science Foundation (NSF) grant activities
Receives training and assists with report and proposal writing
Attends ARCTICenter meetings and participates in other departmental activities as appropriate
Trains and supervises graduate and undergraduate-level students

Qualification

Doctoral degreeResearch in social sciencesQuantitative methodsQualitative methodsArctic regionsIndigenous communitiesProposal writingSupervision skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Doctoral or equivalent degree in geography, political science, planning, economics, sociology, demography, anthropology, public policy, indigenous studies or related field required
ABD and fall 2025 graduates will be considered
Demonstrated knowledge of Arctic regions or other remote and peripheral areas
Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methods also required

Preferred

Experience with Indigenous communities preferred
Student experience will be considered

Benefits

Excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions

Company

University of Northern Iowa

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University of Northern Iowa is a school in Cedar Falls.
dateFounded in 1876
location
Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.uni.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (5)
2022 (4)
2021 (9)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.38M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.08M
2020-07-07Grant· $0.3M
2019-11-14Grant· $10M

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Michael Klassen
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