The Climate Cognition and Sustainability & Social Change Labs at Stanford University seek a Postdoctoral Scholar, focused on the psychological and sociopolitical dimensions of climate impacts, beliefs and solutions (e.g. behaviors, policies), for a full time, 1 year (potentially renewable) appointment in the Department of Environmental Social Sciences in the Doerr School of Sustainability at Stanford University.
Postdoc Appointment Term: 2025-2026, with potential to renew
Required Qualifications:
Highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with extensive experience as follows;
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology or related discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in the study of climate impacts, action, beliefs, collective action, policy, or politics.
- Substantial experience coding in R or Python.
- Strong statistics or econometric skills.
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work well in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
- Self-motivated and organized.
- English language skills (verbal and written) must be strong.
Pay Range: $71,650-$74,934
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please submit: https://forms.gle/H2hQX97q68VXAvUz5
- Cover letter (1 page, describing qualifications for the position, relevant experience, and research interests, along with the names of 3 references that may be contacted for a recommendation)
- CV
- One (most relevant) publication
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
Finalists will be contacted for an interview. Flexible start date, but ideally by September 2025.