<div dir="ltr"><ul class="gmail-WKFG gmail-WCGG" role="presentation" style="margin:24px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:12px;line-height:inherit;font-family:Roboto,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;list-style:none;display:table;width:651.688px;color:rgb(74,74,74)"><li class="gmail-WOEG" role="presentation" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;display:table-row"><div id="gmail-richTextArea.jobPosting.jobDescription-input" class="gmail-WEFG" style="margin:0px;padding:0px 3px 0px 0px;border-width:0px;border-top-style:initial;border-right-style:initial;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:initial;border-top-color:initial;border-right-color:initial;border-bottom-color:transparent;border-left-color:initial;font:inherit;vertical-align:top;display:table-cell"><div class="gmail-WIJJ gmail-WJJJ" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block;width:648.688px"><div class="gmail-WKE- gmail-WCH- gmail-WDH- gmail-WKC- gmail-WME- gmail-WPG- gmail-WAAB gmail-WLE-" id="gmail-richTextArea.jobPosting.jobDescription-input--uid9-input" aria-labelledby="richTextArea.jobPosting.jobDescription-input--uid9-input-formLabel" style="margin:0px;padding:11px 0px 0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;word-break:break-word;min-width:0px;max-width:none;opacity:1;white-space:pre-wrap"><div class="gmail-GWTCKEditor-Disabled" dir="ltr" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant-ligatures:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit"><a href="https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Research-Associate-in-Social-Science_R0027120">https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Research-Associate-in-Social-Science_R0027120</a><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant-ligatures:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"><span style="font-family:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant-ligatures:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit">The Arctic Research Center at the University of Virginia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in social science. This NSF-funded position will investigate how a team of environmental scientists, architects, and social scientists collaborates with each other and with the residents of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, to study the interactions between climate change and Arctic infrastructure. See project description here:  </span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2022639&HistoricalAwards=false" style="font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="gmail-WLK2" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;word-break:break-all;display:inline;text-decoration:inherit">https://nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2022639</span></a><br></p><p dir="DEFAULT" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"></p><p dir="LTR" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">This research project aims to improve the sustainability of Arctic cities through collaborative knowledge-making. We will investigate how different infrastructure designs respond to the effects of climate change, such as permafrost thaw, based on data from micro-meteorological sensors and ground-penetrating radar. To understand relationships between the natural and built environments, we will work closely with the residents of Utqiaġvik, many of whom identify as Alaska Natives (i.e., members of an Indigenous community). This postdoctoral scholar will study how researchers and community members work together to co-produce knowledge. Thus, this project is an opportunity to contribute to climate science, sustainable infrastructure, responsible data science, effective team science, and social studies of science and technology.</p><p dir="LTR" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Dr. Caitlin Wylie (<a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/caitlin-donahue-wylie" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="gmail-WLK2" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;word-break:break-all;display:inline;text-decoration:inherit">https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/caitlin-donahue-wylie</span></a>) and Dr. Luis Felipe R. Murillo (<a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://datascience.virginia.edu/people/luis-felipe-r-murillo" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="gmail-WLK2" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;word-break:break-all;display:inline;text-decoration:inherit">https://datascience.virginia.edu/people/luis-felipe-r-murillo</span></a> ) will mentor the postdoc, as will the rest of the project team. We encourage the postdoc to take advantage of UVA’s excellent professional development opportunities (<a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://postdoc.virginia.edu/" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="gmail-WLK2" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;word-break:break-all;display:inline;text-decoration:inherit">https://postdoc.virginia.edu</span></a>). </p><p dir="DEFAULT" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"></p><p dir="LTR" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:700;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">QUALIFICATIONS</span>: A PhD in Science & Technology Studies (STS) or relevant social science is required by the start date. Required skills include: 1) experience conducting ethnographic research methods and 2) experience contributing to collaborative research (e.g., through interdisciplinary research teams, participatory action research, collective ethnography, etc.).</p><p dir="LTR" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Relevant interests may include (but are not limited to): interdisciplinary knowledge production; community-engaged research, especially with Indigenous communities; issues of data governance and Indigenous data sovereignty; social studies of environmental sciences or climate research; infrastructure studies. </p><p dir="LTR" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">We expect the postdoc to:</p><ul style="margin:12px 0px 0px;padding:0px 40px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;list-style:outside disc"><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;list-style:outside none disc">Conduct field research in Utqiaġvik, AK</li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;list-style:outside none disc">Organize and conduct interviews and participant observation with researchers and community partners</li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;list-style:outside none disc">Organize workshops and events to bring together researchers and community members</li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;list-style:outside none disc">Help supervise undergraduate and graduate student research assistants</li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;list-style:outside none disc">Contribute to the project’s data management and data governance research and practice</li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;list-style:outside none disc">Participate in academic conferences and prepare publications for peer-reviewed journals </li></ul><p dir="DEFAULT" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"></p><p dir="LTR" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:700;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">APPLICATION PROCEDURE:</span>  Apply online at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:700;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="gmail-WLK2" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;word-break:break-all;display:inline;text-decoration:inherit">https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs</span></span></a>. Please attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a sample chapter or paper, and contact information for three references.  <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:700;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV box. </span></span></p><p dir="DEFAULT" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"></p><p dir="LTR" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:700;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">APPLICATION DEADLINE:</span> Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2021, though the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.</p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"></p><p dir="LTR" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">This is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for an additional year, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position includes benefits. </span></p><p dir="DEFAULT" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;min-height:16.08px;text-align:inherit"></p><p dir="LTR" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;font:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Caitlin Wylie at <a href="mailto:wylie@virginia.edu">wylie@virginia.edu</a>.</span></p></div></div></div></div></li></ul><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">Claire G. Griffin<br></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">Postdoctoral Associate, UVA</div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">Ph.D., Marine Science</div><div dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><div><a href="http://claireggriffin.com/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">http://claireggriffin.com/</a></div><div><a href="https://twitter.com/polargriffin" target="_blank">@polargriffin</a></div></div></div></div></div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