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Posted: 19-Jul-23

Location: Berkeley, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Physical Sciences

Internal Number: 4406418

Postdoctoral Scholar - life-cycle analysis and the economics of groundwater recharge - Agricultural & Resource Economics
Position overview Position title: Posdoctoral Scholar Employee
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/april-2023-ase-gsr-postoc-salary-scales/t23.pdf . A reasonable estimate for this position is $60,000 to $71,952.
Percent time: 100
Anticipated start: Summer 2023
Position duration: Initial appointment is for 2 years with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: July 17, 2023
Next review date: Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics (ARE) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar-Employee to be focused on life-cycle analysis and the economics of groundwater recharge and jointly advised by Dr. Ellen Bruno (ARE) and Dr. Jennifer Stokes-Draut (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab). They will also work closely with, and receive mentorship from, distinguished colleagues and collaborators from UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Law San Francisco, and UC Berkeley Center for Law, Energy and the Environment and Lawrence Berkeley Lab (LBL).
The Postdoctoral Scholar will help develop tools and guidance for broader national implementation of managed aquifer recharge. This Scholar will lead an effort to develop a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) framework and tool that incorporates life cycle environmental assessment (LCA) considerations and that provides customizable accounting of the costs and benefits associated with different types of managed aquifer recharge. The approach will include an evaluation of user needs through structured engagement; the development of a generalizable CBA framework; parameterization of the framework with a data library; and the development and dissemination of an accessible and interactive tool for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of EAR projects over their life cycle. An important element of this exercise is to incorporate geochemical and legal considerations through collaboration with experts on the team in these areas.
An overarching emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, including engagement with regulators, policymakers, water managers, scientists, and engineers, will be central to this position. The Scholar may also work on other water economics or engineering initiatives within ARE and LBL more generally, depending on program needs. The exact responsibilities will vary based on the evolution of various initiatives, the interests, expertise and experience of the selected research scholar. This position is in Berkeley, but can be located remotely with willingness to travel to Berkeley as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducting research on costs and benefits of groundwater recharge, including data collection, cleaning and curation, literature review and synthesis, coding, and writing;
• Quantifying the environmental impacts of different recharge approaches and conducting life-cycle inventory and impact assessment using public databases and/or tools, e.g., OpenLCA;
• Develop and code an online interactive tool that serves as a customizable framework for conducting a cost-benefit analysis of recharge projects of various approaches;
• Literature research to understand and synthesize scientific, technical, and operational information about existing and emerging groundwater recharge programs;
• Direct engagement with key decision makers to vet, review, understand, and synthesize information about existing and emerging groundwater recharge programs;
• Supporting and collaborating with a multi-institution, interdisciplinary team;
• Researching and writing research papers and articles for diverse audiences including water practitioners, academics, and policy-makers, under the direction of faculty and staff;
• Interdisciplinary collaboration on complex issues at the intersection of emerging science and policy;
• Assisting advisors in organizing and running workshops or other events (virtual or otherwise) with national water leaders, policymakers, stakeholders, academics, and other audiences;
• Speaking at workshops or other events to practitioners, the academic community, the media, and others about research initiatives;
• Assisting with other miscellaneous aspects of project activities as appropriate;
• Regular travel in California, and occasional travel to other states, will be required for this position.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date.
• The candidate should have no more than three years of post-degree research experience by start date

Preferred qualifications

• Interest in multi-disciplinary research to influence policy and technology development
• Knowledge of groundwater recharge systems and how they interact with other water and wastewater infrastructure
• Experience and knowledge of cost-benefit analysis and life-cycle assessment, life-cycle costs and environmental impacts
• Strong skills in at least one programming language (e.g., R, C/C++, Python, Java)
• Demonstrated interest in water systems, especially related to groundwater recharge
• Applied experience with water infrastructure design and/or operation from coursework or work experience
• Experience handling large datasets and ensuring data quality
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, data analysis, and visualization
• Ability to work with people from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds and policy perspectives
• Excellent research, analytical, organizational, and writing skills
• Demonstrated publication record or articles currently under review
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Self starter able to prioritize and function both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to finish projects and deliver on commitments

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Writing Sample - Research paper or white paper
  (Optional)
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03974
Help contact: ebruno@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Berkeley, California
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