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- JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Postdoctoral Scholar – Law, Policy & Engineering (LPE)The Kirchhoff Lab at Penn State is recruiting a talented Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to two National Science Foundation funded projects that investigate 1) transformation/transitions in U.S. water quality governance and co-production that resulted in measurable improvements in water quality and 2) the human dimensions of resilience and climate adaptation in water/wastewater systems.
- The LPE Program within the School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEDI) is a new interdisciplinary academic and research collaboration between the College of Engineering, School of International Affairs, and Penn State Law. This interdisciplinary program offers a unique platform for advancing fundamental and applied research at the interface of law, policy, and engineering.
- Primary job functions and responsibilities include:Lead/co-lead development of research design, secure institutional review board approvals as needed, and conduct research on transformation/transitions in water quality governance and co-production that resulted in measurable improvements in water quality, as well as the human dimensions of resilience and climate adaptation in water/wastewater systems.
- The preferred candidate will have a Ph. D. or equivalent in one or more of the following areas: civil/environmental/water resources engineering, environmental studies, political science, sociology, or other relevant interdisciplinary or social science discipline.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, including survey and interview design and data collection, statistical analysis of categorical or count data, and qualitative analysis, are essential.
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