[Grad-postdoc-assn] [Fwd: Term appt. for professor in climate-change studies]

[Paula Fisher]

This position may be of interest to some of you.

Paula


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Seeking a Term Assistant Research Professor of Communication

The newly formed Center of Excellence in Climate Change Communication
housed within the Department of Communication at George Mason University
is seeking to hire a Post-Doc researcher as a Term Assistant Research
Professor to begin as soon as possible, but no later than Fall semester,
2007. The Center will include investigators from various schools and
departments across the university including communication, psychology,
ecology, public policy, sociology, management, public and international
affairs, earth science and climate dynamics.

Specifically, we are seeking post-doctoral applicants who have strong
training in at least two of the following three forms of research --
qualitative/ethnographic research, survey research, experimental message
testing research -- and who have a strong interest in climate change
mitigation and/or sustainability issues. The applicant may have a PhD in
any relevant social/behavioral science discipline including but not
limited to communication, psychology, sociology, political science, or
marketing research.

The initial appointment will be for a term of 1 year, with options for
annual renewal. NIH post-doctoral salary scale will apply to this
position (see the NIH website for details:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-057.html).

There is no deadline for applications, but the position will be filled
as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. George Mason University,
which is located in Fairfax, Virginia is within easy access to
Washington, DC.

To apply for this position (position number: F9024z) you must submit
your cover letter, CV, and reference information on-line at:
https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Inquires about the position may be directed to
Gary Kreps, PhD (gkreps at gmu.edu) and Edward Maibach, MPH, PhD (
emaibach at gwu.edu).


George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution
with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is
30,000, with students studying in 148 degree programs at campuses in
Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William.   Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging
diversity.   (See attached file: Seeking a Term Assistant Research
Professor of Communication.doc)