Postbac Fellowships in Climate Change & Environmental Justice - UC Irvine
Description:
The University of California, Irvine is seeking applicants for six postbaccalaureate (postbac) fellowships in climate change, environmental justice, and community-engaged research. Fellows will join the UCI CLIMATE Justice Initiative (CJI), which seeks to develop a Cultural, Learning, and Institutional Model to Accelerate Transformations for Environmental Justice (CLIMATE Justice). Fellows will be hired as full-time Junior Specialists with an annual salary of $53,100 (see full salary scale here) for a one-year appointment that includes generous benefits. The desired start date is September 1, 2024.
CLIMATE Justice Postbac Fellows will:
● Learn new technical skills and gain hands-on research experience with UCI faculty who are working on cutting-edge climate research.
● Work with community partners on co-designed projects that address environmental justice issues.
● Attend workshops and classes on environmental justice and community-engaged research methods.
● Be guided by a diverse network of mentors.
● Participate in professional development activities designed to help you achieve your career goals, whether that be entering the job market or pursuing graduate studies.
● Be part of a diverse and multi-disciplinary community of students, researchers, faculty, and staff dedicated to centering social and environmental justice in climate change research.
● Receive a Certificate in Climate Change and Environmental Justice upon completion of the one-year program.
Skills/Eligibility:Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Basic qualifications (required at time of hiring):
● Completed a B.S. or B.A. degree within the past 2 years (2023 or 2024) in a relevant field (e.g. geoscience, earth system science, climate science, environmental science & policy, geography, civil and environmental engineering, hydrology, ecology, atmospheric chemistry, urban planning, public health, etc.)
● Interest in pursuing a career and/or graduate studies related to climate science and policy, environmental justice, geoscience, and/or climate change adaptation & mitigation
● Interest in collaborating with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)-led and BIPOC-serving community-based organizations on community-based research projects.
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Curriculum Vitae - Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume that includes the following sections: Personal information (name, email, phone, address, etc.); Education information (year of degree, college name, major); Research experience in previous courses or jobs (if applicable); Skills background (computer, lab, field, language, or other skills); Honors or scholarships; Previous work experience; Service, education, or volunteer work (e.g. tutoring, teaching, outreach, etc
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Cover Letter - Cover letter (one page) explaining your relevant background, your interest in this opportunity, and your immediate and long-term career goals
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Unofficial transcripts - from any undergraduate institutions attended.
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Essay Questions - Essay Questions: Please respond to the following prompts and submit as a single document (recommended length: 100-200 words each).
a. Describe the areas of research that interest you most, your personal goals for the internship, and indicate your preference for working in office, lab, and/or field settings. In your response, you may reflect on the CJI/RJS community-based research current project partnerships and themes (optional):
b. Write about what your career goals are and how participating in this postbac program will help you meet these goals.
c. Please describe what social and environmental justice mean to you. Use a specific example, if possible.
d. What perspectives, skills, or abilities would you bring to the CLIMATE Justice initiative? These could be related to your experience in school, your past work or volunteer experiences, or your lived experience.
e. The CLIMATE Justice Initiative is dedicated to enhancing the diversity of future scientific communities and sharing our science with a broader audience. Please describe how you, based on your personal background and life experiences (including social, cultural, familial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges) will contribute to this mission during and after participation in the program. -
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
- 2-3 required (contact information only)
Two letters of recommendation from those who can speak to your academic background, research potential, and overall suitability for the program.