Please address questions directly to Dr. Rich Stedman, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University Post Doctoral Research Associate Position length: Two-year appointment. Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2011, or until suitable candidate is found START DATE: September 15, 2011 Position Summary: The Human Dimensions Research Unit (http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/hdru/index-2.html) in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position funded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) to assess, revise, and conduct research in the service of GLFC Human Dimensions of Great Lakes Fishery Management thematic area (see http://www.glfc.org/research/humandimensions.pdf for current Human Dimensions theme). Duties: Primary responsibilities will include: 1. Conducting a review and synthesis of existing literature focused on the human dimensions(HD)/social science and management of large complex aquatic systems, with an emphasis on fisheries issues in the Great Lakes; 2. Conducting in-depth interviews (individual and/or group) with Great Lakes fishery managers and key stakeholders to elaborate the potential utility of HD inquiry to inform and support management; identify current and anticipated HD information needs of GL fishery managers and key stakeholders; 3. Based on (1) and (2) above, lead the development of a revised Human Dimensions theme for GLFC (it is expected that this effort will be conducted in a scholarly fashion leading to one or more peer-reviewed journal articles); 4. Conducting workshops with GL fishery managers and key stakeholders to disseminate results and make recommendations; 5. Play a strong role in the development of a 'community of practice' around the management of fisheries in the Great Lakes; make connections and identify opportunities; identify key personnel who should be involved (including as proposal reviewers for the Human Dimensions theme of GLFC); 6. Lead and/or participate as a member of a team (as appropriate) in developing two HD proposals that address topics of basin-wide interest and/or that focus on a particular problem within the HD framework. The candidate will work under the supervision of a collaborative team of researchers from Cornell University including Professors Richard Stedman and Daniel Decker, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University, and will be part of a larger emerging research thrust focusing on the Human Dimensions of large aquatic systems, with special focus on the Great Lakes. Qualifications: Required 1. PhD in a social science discipline (sociology/rural sociology, political science, economics, social psychology, geography, communication) and a strong understanding of natural resource systems or PhD in an interdisciplinary natural resources program that includes human/social/economic dimensions as described above. 2. Excellent communication skills, including spoken/written English. 3. Broad social science methodological competence, especially in the conduct and analysis of qualitative interviews (i.e., experience with NVivo and/or ATLAS.ti). 4. Experience synthesizing multiple studies/data sets/meta analyses. 5. Demonstrated desire to publish in peer-reviewed journals. 6. Proven organizational skills and the ability to work independently while adhering to tight timelines. Strongly Preferred 1. Experience and leadership in education/outreach programs. 2. Proven track record of research in fundamentals of Human Dimensions of natural resources. 3. Expertise in fisheries / aquatic systems as area of natural resource competence. 4. Great Lakes experience and/or understanding of recreational and/or commercial fishing. 5. Background in resilience/coupled human-ecological systems (systems approaches in general). 6. Understanding/experience of wildlife/fisheries management/governance. To Apply: Please send a curriculum vitae, a letter responding to each of the requirements and qualifications and describing your background and experiences, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Richard Stedman, Department of Natural Resources, 207 Bruckner Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; 607-255-9729. If sent via email, please provide a single pdf with all application materials. Holly L. Menninger, PhD Coordinator & Senior Extension Associate NY Invasive Species Research Institute Department of Natural Resources Cornell University | *NEW ADDRESS 105B Bruckner* Ithaca, NY 14853 607.254.6789 http://nyisri.org
