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</font><p class="MsoNormal"><font><span>UW Postdoctoral Position:
Human Dimensions of Tidal Energy</span></font></p><font>
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</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left" align="left"><font><span><span> </span>The </span><a href="http://faculty.washington.edu/kikij/" target="_blank"><span>Jenkins
Research Team</span></a><span> at the University of
Washington in Seattle is seeking to hire a full time (100% FTE) postdoctoral
scholar for a research project on the human dimensions of tidal energy. This
position will be at the non-tenure track rank of Research Associate and will be
for two years. </span></font></p><font>
</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt;text-align:left" align="left"><font><span>PROJECT DESCRIPTION</span></font></p><font>
</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left" align="left"><font><span><span> </span>This innovative project
funded by a National Science Foundation Sustainable Energy Pathways grant is
using the Puget Sound as a case study for developing a toolkit to assess the
viability of commercial-level tidal energy production. Devices capable of
harnessing tidal hydrokinetic energy are nearing commercial readiness. However,
the tools to assess the prospects for—and limitations of—large-scale,
sustainable use of tidal energy are underdeveloped and a comprehensive
synthesis of pilot project results has not been completed. In order to fill
this knowledge gap, a multi-disciplinary team of researchers is developing
scenarios for large-scale electricity generation from tidal currents in order
to balance the benefits of predictable, renewable power generation against
engineering feasibility, environmental compatibility, and societal considerations.
Specifically, the human dimensions component of the project examines public
values and perceptions of tidal energy and also explores the potential for
anticipatory governance of tidal energy. Anticipatory governance involves an
innovative set of techniques for engaging latent stakeholder communities,
identifying potential unintended consequences, and proactively addressing
societal concerns during the research and development process. </span></font></p><font>
</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6pt;text-align:left" align="left"><font><span>POSITION DESCRIPTION</span></font></p><font>
</font><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left" align="left"><font><span><span> </span>As a member of the
Jenkins Research Team, the postdoctoral scholar will join Dr. Kiki Jenkins and
her graduate students at the </span><a href="http://www.smea.washington.edu/" target="_blank"><span>School of Marine and Environmental Affairs</span></a><a name="14457efde67d62d2__GoBack"></a><span> (SMEA), a renowned
multidisciplinary program with an emphasis in marine social science. The
postdoctoral scholar will take a leading role in creating and administering a
survey of public perceptions and acceptance. By helping to guide the research
of master’s students, the postdoctoral scholar will also be actively engaged in
all other aspects of the project. These include a case study of tidal energy in
Washington State, embedded research examining the interdisciplinary
interactions between researchers and their incorporation of societal concerns
into their research, and a scenario analysis with stakeholders about potential
scenarios for commercial level tidal energy production and governance. Additionally,
there is latitude in consultation with Dr. Jenkins for the postdoctoral scholar
to identify and pursue his/her own research interests within the bounds of the
tidal energy project. By the end of the two-year appointment, she/he is
expected to have submitted for publication at least two first-author articles
from the project and contribute to the publications of other articles. He/she
must also provide regular reports on the progress of the research, take an
administrative role in project oversight, and occasionally guest lecture in
SMEA classes. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to spend about 75% of
her/his time on the tidal energy project. The remainder may be spent as best
benefits his/her professional development, own research interests, or
publication of dissertation work, etc. A qualified applicant will have:</span></font></p><font>
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</span></span></span><span>received <span> </span>within the last six years a PhD in a sociology;
science, technology, and society; environmental studies or another relevant
social science field;</span></font></p><font>
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</span></span></span><span>interest in (but
need not have experience in) marine renewable energy;</span></font></p><font>
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</span></span></span><span>competence in
qualitative research methods, especially survey methods;</span></font></p><font>
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</span></span></span><span>expertise in
quantitative analysis of survey results.</span></font></p><font>
</font><p style="margin:6pt 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:left" align="left"><font><span>APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS</span></font></p><font>
</font><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:left" align="left"><font><span><span> </span>To apply for this position, please send a CV, cover
letter detailing your qualifications for the position, and a list of three
references to Dr. Kiki Jenkins at <a href="mailto:kikij@uw.edu" target="_blank">kikij@uw.edu</a> by March 23, 2014. Applications will
be considered until the position is filled. Ideally, the position would start
in June 2014. As a UW employee, you will enjoy a competitive salary and generous
benefits, <span> </span>including work/life programs, medical
and dental insurance and retirement benefits. For more information on the
benefits for this position, please visit the </span><a href="http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/forms/ben-summaries/faculty.pdf" target="_blank"><span>UW Benefits Office’s web site</span></a><span>. The University of Washington is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. </span><span style>UW faculty engage in
teaching, research, and service.</span><span></span></font></p><font>
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