Syracuse University
Postdoctoral Researcher - Dynamic Sustainability Lab
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, United States,
Postdoctoral Researcher - Dynamic Sustainability Lab
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - Dynamic Sustainability LabLocation: Syracuse UniversityPay Range: $60,000 - $65,000Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.FLSA Status: ExemptJob Type: Full-timeRank: Post DocUnionized Position Code: Not ApplicableJob DescriptionReporting directly to lab director Dr. Jay Golden, Director of the Dynamic Sustainability Lab at Syracuse University and the Pontarelli Professor of Environmental Sustainability and Finance, this position will take the lead on analyzing and developing market pull strategies to expand the climate smart commodities marketplace. This includes fuels, energy, chemicals, packaging, building materials, and consumer products. The postdoctoral researcher will be working with growers and customer buyers in identifying market barriers and the implementation of programs that remove business barriers and develop Climate SMART commodity markets both domestically and for foreign exports. Programs can include but are not limited to policies, incentives, purchasing programs, and marketing strategies that focus on the economic, job, and environmental benefits of climate smart commodities. The position will also supervise both undergraduate and graduate students assigned to the project. The successful candidate will also be expected to be part of a team in the development of general interest and technical reports and articles.QualificationsA doctoral degree in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, environmental policy, supply chain, or related discipline is required.Job Specific QualificationsDemonstrated experience with the climate smart / biobased products and biobased manufacturing sectors.Experience in tracking the value chain of biobased commodities from field to store.Experience in the development of relational databases, visual databases, mathematical modeling, and a publication record regarding the biobased economy or climate smart commodities commensurate with graduate school experience.ResponsibilitiesResearchAnalyzes and collects data regarding barriers to broad market deployment and market pull of climate smart commodities.Analyzes industry and government data sets.Delivers ongoing written reports to the Director of the Dynamic Sustainability Lab on the progress of the research.Supporting Database DevelopmentDevelops data visualizations in Microsoft PowerBi or Tableau.Compiles the data to support the development of a national database.Supports the ongoing maintenance and updates for the Database.LeadershipGuides and instructs student researchers on research approaches and methodologies specific to Climate Smart Commodities research.Reviews progress of assigned student researchers.Participates in specified workshops and/or conferences hosted by the Dynamic Sustainability Lab.Develop and Contribute to Technical ReportsDevelops technical reports for technical and general audiences on the utility of the climate smart commodities database and website.Contributes to broader project team technical reports on topic specific areas related to climate smart commodities.Contributes technical information for project team social media campaigns.Application InstructionsIn addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and writing sample.About Syracuse UniversitySyracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.For more information, please visit
http://www.syracuse.edu .EEO StatementSyracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.
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Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher - Dynamic Sustainability LabLocation: Syracuse UniversityPay Range: $60,000 - $65,000Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.FLSA Status: ExemptJob Type: Full-timeRank: Post DocUnionized Position Code: Not ApplicableJob DescriptionReporting directly to lab director Dr. Jay Golden, Director of the Dynamic Sustainability Lab at Syracuse University and the Pontarelli Professor of Environmental Sustainability and Finance, this position will take the lead on analyzing and developing market pull strategies to expand the climate smart commodities marketplace. This includes fuels, energy, chemicals, packaging, building materials, and consumer products. The postdoctoral researcher will be working with growers and customer buyers in identifying market barriers and the implementation of programs that remove business barriers and develop Climate SMART commodity markets both domestically and for foreign exports. Programs can include but are not limited to policies, incentives, purchasing programs, and marketing strategies that focus on the economic, job, and environmental benefits of climate smart commodities. The position will also supervise both undergraduate and graduate students assigned to the project. The successful candidate will also be expected to be part of a team in the development of general interest and technical reports and articles.QualificationsA doctoral degree in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, environmental policy, supply chain, or related discipline is required.Job Specific QualificationsDemonstrated experience with the climate smart / biobased products and biobased manufacturing sectors.Experience in tracking the value chain of biobased commodities from field to store.Experience in the development of relational databases, visual databases, mathematical modeling, and a publication record regarding the biobased economy or climate smart commodities commensurate with graduate school experience.ResponsibilitiesResearchAnalyzes and collects data regarding barriers to broad market deployment and market pull of climate smart commodities.Analyzes industry and government data sets.Delivers ongoing written reports to the Director of the Dynamic Sustainability Lab on the progress of the research.Supporting Database DevelopmentDevelops data visualizations in Microsoft PowerBi or Tableau.Compiles the data to support the development of a national database.Supports the ongoing maintenance and updates for the Database.LeadershipGuides and instructs student researchers on research approaches and methodologies specific to Climate Smart Commodities research.Reviews progress of assigned student researchers.Participates in specified workshops and/or conferences hosted by the Dynamic Sustainability Lab.Develop and Contribute to Technical ReportsDevelops technical reports for technical and general audiences on the utility of the climate smart commodities database and website.Contributes to broader project team technical reports on topic specific areas related to climate smart commodities.Contributes technical information for project team social media campaigns.Application InstructionsIn addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and writing sample.About Syracuse UniversitySyracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.For more information, please visit
http://www.syracuse.edu .EEO StatementSyracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.
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