Georgetown University: Main Campus: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences: Earth Commons
Location
Washington, DC
Open Date
Sep 09, 2024
Deadline
Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Earth Commons; Georgetown University’s Institute for Environment and Sustainability (ECo) invites applications for postdoctoral academic fellowships for start dates of Fall 2025. ECo Fellows will be expected to conduct interdisciplinary research on various aspects of environment and sustainability challenges and scholarship (e.g., climate and climate change, biodiversity conservation, food and water security, environmental justice). Applicants must propose to conduct interdisciplinary research with one or more Earth Commons faculty or affiliated faculty. Additionally, ECo Fellows will be expected to contribute to one semester of teaching in the undergraduate curriculum at Georgetown during their fellowship.
Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded for two years, although year two is contingent upon successful progress in year one. Appointment will commence in September 2025. In accepting the appointment, the fellow is expected to be in residence at Georgetown University except for absences agreed upon with mentor(s).
Application Instructions
Applicants should have developed a proposed area of study and teaching project in collaboration with an Earth Commons Affiliate Member. Applications that are submitted without this will not be considered. Particularly strong proposals will include faculty mentors from multiple departments or schools within Georgetown University.
Application will be in two rounds. For stage 1 of the submission process, candidates are asked to provide an initial submission of a proposal project abstract (more details below), CV, and cover letter. Materials must be submitted by Thursday, October 31st 2024. Following an initial review, those who are selected to advance will be invited to submit a full proposal in November.
Application Materials
- 250-word project abstract developed with a faculty mentor
- CV
- Cover letter
Abstract is not to exceed 250 words (12pt font, double spaced), and must include a description of the research, including explicit question/hypothesis you plan to undertake. Ensure to include a clear justification for conducting your project/research with the identified faculty members (s). A list of prospective Georgetown Faculty mentors can be found here.
About The Earth Commons. The Earth Commons prepares future generations to take care of our common home by supporting environmental and sustainability research, education, and action throughout Georgetown University and the world beyond. The core values of the ECo Institute reflect a commitment to academic excellence, student engagement, Jesuit ideals of service to others, and stewardship for our environment. For more information about the Institute, please visit our website: https://earthcommons.georgetown.edu/
