Research Justice Shop

The NSF Center for Analysis and Prediction of Pandemic Expansion (APPEX) within the University of Tennessee welcomes applications for a post-doctoral research associate to investigate social dynamics within collaborative scientific teams. Requirements:  - A Ph.D. in a social science field, philosophy with a social science emphasis, or an interdisciplinary field that includes a social science component by the time of the appointment. - Research experience in some combination of social psychology, statistical methods, mixed methods, program evaluation research, small group dynamics, philosophy of science, communication theory - Technical skills for data analysis and visualization, strong skills in social science mixed methods research design and implementation, including ethnography, interview-based research, survey design, as well as quantitative and qualitative statistical methods analysis.  - Ability to interact with members of other disciplines and integrate concepts from related fields.  - Ability to write clearly and scientifically (e.g. to produce drafts of papers for publication in scientific journals and web-based public outreach without too much oversight); evidence of successful prior publication is preferred  - Experience, knowledge, and training in the tools and techniques used in the Science of Team Science (SciTS). This is a full-time, one year position, with the potential for renewal if things work out well. Ideal start date: Oct 1, 2024. To apply, submit your application through the Taleo application system, including a CV and cover letter. Additionally, candidates may send an email to Elizabeth Strand at estrand@utk.edu containing your application documents. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive. Learn more and apply that https://lnkd.in/gHFCQmZH

CALIFORNIA 27TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM (CUPA) TRAINING CONFERENCE THEME: EMBRACING CHANGE & ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION Meet over 1600 environmental professionals and learn more about what it takes to be a part of this exciting and dynamic career opportunity in Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Student scholarships available Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gtkefYf

Learn more about how WUICAN is working with community partners across the Southern California region at https://lnkd.in/gb8FMTyP Photos by Steven Allison Kelly Brown Dr. Sarwat Chowdhury Marianna Davison Matthew Hartman and Elizabeth McQueen

🌊💧 Spotlighting an ECCLPs Community Partner: Cool Irvine💧🌊 We’re thrilled to spotlight Cool Irvine and their latest initiative for Irvine residents! Join the "Be Water Wise" Challenge and take part in water-saving actions through the Cool Irvine platform. 🌐 Adults in Irvine, it’s your time to shine and compete for a $70 gift card while making a difference for the planet! 📅 Challenge Dates: September 21 - October 21, 2024 💧 Every Drop Counts! PLUS, don’t miss out on the Fall '24 Student Challenge! 🌿 Middle and high school students can participate in the Cool Irvine Green Challenge for a chance to win $70-$100 gift cards AND get recognized at Irvine City Hall for your eco-friendly efforts! Compete solo or in teams of 3-5—details at www.coolirvine.org/hs. 📅 Student Challenge Dates: September 15 - October 26, 2024 Get involved, help the planet, and show Irvine what you can do! 🌎💪 #BeWaterWise #CoolIrvine #EveryDropCounts #Sustainability #Irvine

POST-DOC POSITION! The University of California, Irvine’s Humanities Center invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral scholar, starting January 2025 with an annual starting salary of $66,737, to implement the James Irvine Foundation funded project, The Historic Origins Project investigating Economic inequality in Orange County (HOPE-OC). The deadline for applications is November 18, 2024. The project has three goals: 1. To advance research on the history of land, race, and Indigeneity in Orange County and analyze how this history shapes contemporary forms of economic and racial inequality. 2. To research the origins and development of the Irvine Ranch and the establishment of The James Irvine Foundation as an important example of this history. 3. To promote public dissemination of this scholarship and community dialogue about the contemporary ramifications of this history. Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gtnvbTrf

Environmental Justice Policy Analyst Position @ US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grow your career for the good of our planet! In this role, you will: 1. Conduct environmental justice analysis and evaluation related to the health sciences field using a variety of computational models, tools and methodologies. 2. Collaborate within and across divisions, offices, regions and agencies to determine how environmental justice concerns may be addressed in scientific reviews, scientific assessments, and environmental justice analyses. 3. Develop analytical, scientific and technical solutions to environmental justice concerns, in collaboration with policy work groups. Education You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed; OR four years of experience that demonstrate you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major, as listed. Learn more or apply at: https://lnkd.in/gzZrtBEG

CCA invites you to join our Saturday, October 12th Coastal Discovery Tour at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa. The theme of this family-friendly event is Habitats and Birds of Prey. There are 15 spots available. Register today! https://loom.ly/ml07oEM

Check out some project images from WUICAN! The Wildland-Urban Interface Climate Action Network (WUICAN, pronounced "we can") is a multidisciplinary project created to address climate change in California. @UCI, WUICAN works across the physical and social sciences, humanities and law to involve undergraduates, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in climate research, internships and policy workshops. A consortium of community-based organizations, California Native American Tribes, land managers and UCs, WUICAN is generating science-based and community-driven best practices for responding to climate risks. We look forward to sharing more about our work in the coming months. Learn more about how WUICAN is working with community partners across the Southern California region at https://lnkd.in/gb8FMTyP Photos by Steve Allison, Kelly Brown, Sarwat Chowdhury, Marianna Davison, Matthew Hartman and Elizabeth McQueen.

My one-year CLIMATE Justice Fellowship, coordinated by UCI CJI, ended yesterday. I am eternally grateful for the skills gained, connections made, and the opportunity to be immersed in community-engaged scholarship. Many thanks to National Science Foundation (NSF), Research Justice Shop and UCI CJI for funding the initiative. #Orange County Environmental Justice #CJI #RJS

C-CAP Scholar Position! The Orange County & Southeast Asian Archive Center, part of the UCI Libraries’ Special Collections & Archives Department, is excited to begin their recruitment process for another year of Community-Centered Archives Practice: Transforming Education, Advocacy, and Community History (C-CAP TEACH) undergraduate student C-CAP Scholar positions for the Winter 2025 quarter. As Community-Centered Archives Practice Scholars, students will: - Work with community-based organizations in Orange County and librarians in the UCI Libraries' Special Collections and Archives Department - Learn and be trained in archival practice, preservation, community outreach, social justice principles and practice, and/or oral history to enrich our understanding of the history of the region and by supporting projects designed by community organizations in Orange County - Attend weekly cohort seminars - Meet regularly with staff from their assigned community organization or team members from UCI 📅 Form submissions are due on Wednesday, October 9th by 11:59 pm. 💻 Interest Form: bit.ly/CCAP2025 Please contact Rivka Arbetter at rarbette@uci.edu with any questions