Water Resources Postdoctoral Scholar - Center for Law, Energy, and the Environment - School of Law

Position overview Position title: Water Resources Postdoctoral Scholar
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t23.pdf. The current minimum salary range for this position is $64,480-$77,327. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: January 1 , 2024

Position duration: Two-year term position

Application Window
Open date: November 17, 2023

Most recent review date: Friday, Dec 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Wheeler Water Institute at the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar focused on developing pathways for broader implementation of policies, activities, and projects leading to enhanced groundwater recharge.

The Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) is based at the UC Berkeley School of Law, which benefits from one of the leading environmental law programs in the nation. Building on UC Berkeley's history of and commitment to research and public service, CLEE leverages the intellectual resources of Berkeley faculty and students in furtherance of applied research in a variety of environmental and energy law and policy areas. CLEE's research priorities include combating climate change, advancing sustainable energy, addressing water allocation and management challenges, and sustaining healthy oceans, among other pressing environmental and energy challenges.

The successful candidate for this position will be based at CLEE, and will be jointly mentored by Professor Dan Farber and an interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Michael Kiparsky (CLEE),Prof. Andrew Fisher (UCSC), and Prof. Helen Dahlke (UCD). They will also work closely with, and receive mentorship from, distinguished colleagues and collaborators from UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Law San Francisco, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

The Water Resources Postdoctoral Scholar will focus on an effort to develop tools and guidance for broader national implementation of Managed Aquifer Recharge. This position will revolve around interdisciplinary research and problem solving, including devising and creating primary research on geochemical and physical elements of MAR, and situating it within its institutional and economic context. The successful candidate will analyze existing literature to identify research gaps, and conduct a hybrid of applied research, literature review and synthesis to fill key needs, grounded in engagement with practitioners to ensure the relevance of their contributions to the literature. The scholar will also have the opportunity to present their work in various contexts, including journal articles and contributions to an interdisciplinary synthesis paper with national reach. The scholar will have opportunities to highlight their collaborative work with outreach and engagement, publishing, communication, and dissemination of information. A primary goal of the project will be to produce a roadmap that integrates physical and geochemical considerations for MAR with legal, institutional, and economic ones.

Additional projects will depend on the scholar's research interests, as they apply to other projects of team leads. An overarching emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, including engagement with agency personnel, regulators, scientists and engineers, will be central. This position is in Berkeley, but can be located remotely with willingness to travel to Berkeley as needed. When health and safety permit, the candidate must be willing to travel occasionally around California or the country.

Primary Responsibilities:
Conducting research on water resource issues and solutions, with a focus on technical and physical pathways for implementing groundwater recharge at scale, under the direction of and in collaboration with CLEE team members, affiliates, and other experts in relevant fields.
Under the mentorship of faculty, researching, writing, and publishing in peer reviewed journals and technical reports. Other audiences may include water practitioners and policy-makers;
Literature research to understand and synthesize scientific, technical, and operational information about existing and emerging groundwater recharge programs;
Direct engagement with key decision makers to vet, review, understand, and synthesize information about existing and emerging groundwater recharge programs;
Supporting and collaborating with a multi-institution, interdisciplinary team;
Interdisciplinary collaboration on complex issues at the intersection of emerging science and policy;
Speaking at national conferences and workshops about research initiatives;
Assisting with other aspects of research production as assigned; and
When health and safety permits, regular travel in California, and occasional travel to other states, will be required for this position.

Labor Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/px/index.html

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date.

No more than three years of post-degree research experience.

Preferred qualifications
A PhD degree or equivalent degree in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, environmental engineering, or related technical field with a strong quantitative focus.
Background in water policy, water operations, hydrology or other water-related science, economics and/or finance
Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
Demonstrated publication record or articles currently under review
Creativity, independence, and the capacity for intellectual leadership
Interest in multi-disciplinary research to influence policy and technology development
Knowledge of groundwater recharge systems
Experience and knowledge at the intersection of law, policy, economics, and/or climate change
Strong skills in at least one programming language (e.g., R, C/C++, Python, Java) and/or geographic information systems
Applied experience with water infrastructure design and/or operation
Ability to work with people from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds and policy perspectives
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Self-starter able to prioritize and function both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to finish projects and deliver on commitments
Willingness to take risks by exploring and testing new ideas

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
  
• Writing Sample - Such as a published article, manuscript, abstract, technical memo or other scientific or technical writing product
  (Optional)
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03923

Help contact: academicpositions@law.berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Berkeley, CA


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