Yale University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Migration 2024

The Yale Center for Environmental Justice (YCEJ) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Climate Migration. This position is part of an interdisciplinary research project titled “The Science, Policies, and Ethics of Climate Migration: Disrupting the Negative Feedbacks Between Climate and Migration Politics.” The project aims to mitigate the negative political feedback loops between climate change and migration by generating research that informs policy and bolsters the resilience of migrant-receiving communities.

Also, the Post-Doc will work closely with the project’s leaders: Professors Maya Prabhu (Yale Medical School), Gerald Torres (Yale Law and Environment), Dr. Michel Gelobter (YCEJ’s Executive Director), and Daniel Wilkinson (lecturer in the Jackson School and former Americas Director for Human Rights Watch).

Aim and Benefits

The award value amounts to $68,000

Requirements

Applicants must ensure they meet the following requirements:

Education: A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Climate Science, Migration Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Law, or a related discipline.
Experience: Demonstrated expertise in climate migration, including a strong research background with experience in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with a strong preference for attribution science expertise.
Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with relevant software tools.
Commitment: A strong commitment to environmental justice, human rights, and interdisciplinary research.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants will also submit the following:

Brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience.
A one-page summary of the “state of the field” for attributing migration to climate change (citations can be on a 2nd page)
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A writing sample (e.g., a published paper or dissertation chapter).
Contact information for three professional references.