Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Overview

The University of Notre Dame is offering a postdoctoral research fellow opportunity in sustainability science and governance.

University of Notre Dame

Type:
Full-Time

Posted:
Today

Application Due: 03/31/2026

Category:
Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry; +2

Location:

The candidate would perform the work on campus, and a hybrid work arrangement would be considered only under exceptional circumstances.

Open Date:

at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The University of Notre Dame announces a post-doctoral research fellow opportunity, to support the research program of Arun Agrawal, Professor at the Keough School of Global Affairs and Director, JTS Initiative. The hiring department is Pulte Institute for Global Development at the Keough School of Global Affairs.

The successful candidate for this position will assist Professor Agrawal on current and new research endeavors related to sustainability science and social-ecological systems and governance. The candidate will have scholarly expertise and research interests in one or more of the following areas: institutions, governance, commons, collective action, social-ecological systems, social movements, and sustainability science.

• Synthesize Complex Data:
  Lead the meta-analysis of existing datasets related to collective action and social-ecological systems to identify global patterns in sustainability transformations.
• Lead and Co-author High-Impact Publications:
  Develop and submit original research papers to top-tier journals in sustainability science, governance, and environmental policy.

• Ph.D. (in hand by the starting date) in Environmental Science, Economics, Sustainability Studies, Public Policy or a related field with a quantitative focus. Applicants with an interdisciplinary degree are welcome.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data management, data harmonization, and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Strong programming skills in ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, R, Python, or similar software.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets, including geospatial and temporal data.
• Experience with socioeconomic data or other indicators of human wellbeing is preferred.
• A strong publication record in data-driven sustainability research or closely related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively with researchers from a wide range of disciplines.

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate.

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The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.