Social science post-doctoral position

Evaluating the Impact of Marine Conservation Interventions

Pre-announcement: Social science post-doctoral position anticipated

WWF-US (Conservation Science Program), Washington, DC
1 year, with the possibility of extension w/additional funding

WWF, in partnership with the University of Michigan, anticipates funding to support a post-doctoral social scientist, who would work with an interdisciplinary scientific team to monitor and evaluate the social and biological impacts of marine conservation interventions. The post-doc would focus on (1) development and implementation of rigorous-yet-practical mixed methods for documenting and explaining variation in the socioeconomic and biological impacts of marine protected areas and other marine conservation strategies; and (2) interdisciplinary data analysis and synthesis ; and (3) writing up results for both peer-reviewed publication and internal audiences. The initial geographic focus would be Southeast Asia (particularly Indonesia), but may be expanded to include related projects in other locations.

Basic requirements: Ph.D. in a social science (anthropology, economics, political science, etc.) or an interdisciplinary Ph.D. with substantial social science training; strong quantitative and statistical skills; ability to work both independently and in a team; and ability and willingness to work in remote field locations with local partners. Preferred qualifications: evaluation training and experience; international experience in marine conservation or related field; experience with qualitative data and interdisciplinary research; foreign language skills (Bahasa in particular). Ability to work in the US required.