Post-doctoral Scholar - Climate & Energy Politics

Post-doctoral Scholar
- Climate & Energy Politics

Institute of Energy Efficiency / College of Engineering / UC Santa Barbara

Position title:

Post-doctoral Scholar

Salary range: $69,073 - $82,836

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start:
July 1, 2026 or later

Position duration: 2 years

Open date:
December 18, 2025

Most recent review date:
Friday, Feb 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:
Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description:
The 2035 Initiative at UCSB is a "think and do tank" aimed at confronting the climate crisis. We are seeking a Post-doctoral Scholar in the politics of Climate and Energy to support research on public responses to climate impacts and policies across the world. The postdoctoral scholar will focus on climate and energy politics research. The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate with UCSB faculty and their national and global partners on a range of ongoing political science and public opinion research projects related to both climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The scholar will also pursue independent research on climate and energy policy.

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) PhD in Political Science, Economics or a related Social Science OR be enrolled in a PhD program at the time of application. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) A PhD in Political Science, Economics or a related Social Science by the start date of appointment. Preferred qualifications Excellent analysis and writing skills Experience with quantitative social science research methods Familiarity with climate and/or energy policy and politics

Application Requirements :
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae
- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Writing Sample Publication
- Please upload all publications to your application – only upload 1 publication per slot. Reference requirements 2-3 letters of reference required Applicants should provide the names and contact information for 2-3 references and must request letters of reference within the system in order to complete application requirements. We will be reviewing the reference letters for all applicants who meet the Basic Qualifications.

Only the finalists' references may be contacted for additional information.

About UC Santa Barbara:
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.

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Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Job location:

Goleta, California