[Grad-postdoc-assn] Fwd: Postdoc needed for NSF project focused on rewarding DEI work in the geosciences

[Paula Fisher]

Hi all,

Please see job notice below.

Paula




We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work with a diverse team of
geoscientists, geoengineers, and social scientists on a 2-year project
aimed at identifying, empowering, and rewarding diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) champions within the geosciences by aligning hiring,
promotion, award, and other evaluation systems with institutional and
community goals to promote diversity and inclusion within the Geosciences.
The postdoc will work with the proposal team to survey geoscience programs
nationally and interview faculty in focus departments to establish how
faculty are currently evaluated in geoscience departments, then determine
how DEI efforts fit within evaluation, tenure, promotion, and award
frameworks.



Key Responsibilities:

·      Assist the project team in collecting demographic data from
geoscience departments

·      Work with the proposal team to develop and implement a national
survey of geoscience faculty

·      Interview faculty in focus geoscience departments to establish how
faculty are currently evaluated

·      Work collaboratively with a social science PhD student to analyze
both quantitative and qualitative data to assess faculty attitudes on the
value of DEI work and identify barriers to engaging in and rewarding DEI
efforts.

·      Collaborate with the proposal team and expert DEI consultants to
develop example evaluation and reward structures that explicitly value DEI
work, and can be adopted/adapted by other geoscience departments.

·      Prepare reports, lead publications, and present the work at national
conferences.

This is a two-year postdoc, funded 75% by an NSF grant, with additional
funding provided by endowed funds. We expect the postdoc to spend 0.75 FTE
working on this project, with the remaining 0.25 FTE available to pursue
other research interests.  Compensation consists of $50,000 salary/year and
health insurance coverage, as well as paid time off and other benefits,
including access to National Center for Faculty Development and
Diversity professional
development programs. We are open to flexible work arrangements, including
a possible remote postdoc.

*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

   - Earned PhD by January 2021
   - Demonstrated knowledge about the challenges and assets specific to
   faculty and students with diverse identities, backgrounds, and/or cultures
   in STEM.
   - Strong writing, organization, facilitation, and interpersonal
   communication skills
   - Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and as part of
   a team



*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

   - PhD in Geosciences or a related field, e.g. geology, geophysics,
   environmental science, planetary science, atmospheric science,
   oceanography, geography, soil science.
   - Demonstrated commitment to addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion
   issues in STEM
   - Experience with Qualtrics or other survey platforms
   - Experience analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data.
   - Experience writing peer reviewed publications within an
   interdisciplinary team



The University of Oklahoma, located 20 miles south of Oklahoma City in
Norman, is the Carnegie- ranked *Very High Research Activity* [R1] flagship
university in the state. Oklahoma is home to 39 tribal nations, each of
which has a distinctive culture, history, and government.  We acknowledge
that the history of the university and the state represents settler
colonialism and remains in tension with what we now understand about the
lands that were proclaimed “unassigned” and opened for white settlement in
1889. In line with our commitments to diversity, inclusion, access and
equity we strongly encourage applications from candidates who are members
of underrepresented or marginalized communities.



To apply, please email a letter of interest describing your knowledge of
and commitment to addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the
Geosciences, your additional research interests, and qualifications for the
position; 2) your current CV; and 3) contact information for three
potential references. Please direct questions and application materials to
project PI Dr. Megan Elwood Madden (melwood at ou.edu). The first review date
is October 2, 2019.

The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable,
and inclusive university community by embracing each person’s unique
contributions, background and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma
recognizes that fostering an inclusive environment for all, with particular
attention to the needs of historically marginalized populations, is vital
to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.
This enhances the OU experience for all students, faculty and staff and for
the communities we engage.  The University of Oklahoma in compliance with
all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic
information, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, religion,
disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its
policies, practices, or procedures.





Megan Elwood Madden

*(she/ her/ hers)*

Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence

University of
Oklahoma

https://www.ou.edu/cfe




Robert & Doris Klabzuba Chair

School of Geosciences

http://meem.oucreate.com/




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Paula Fisher
Administrator

National Center for Atmospheric Research
Education & Outreach and
The Advanced Study Program

Office: 303-497-1328 <(303)+497-1328>
Email: paulad at ucar.edu
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