加拿大戴尔豪斯大学2023年招聘博士后（资源与环境研究）

加拿大戴尔豪斯大学2023年招聘博士后（资源与环境研究）

达尔豪斯大学（Dalhousie University），又译作达尔豪西、戴尔豪西大学，是位于加拿大新斯科舍省的一所公立联邦制研究密集型大学。加拿大U15研究型大学联盟成员。始建于1818年, 拥大西洋地区最大图书馆系统并负责海洋跟踪网络的总部。

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Knowledge Exchange in Forestry at Westwood Lab

Dalhousie University

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Post-Doctoral Fellow, Knowledge Exchange in Forestry at Westwood Lab

Posting Number PTAP2039P Department/Unit Resource & Environmental Studies Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The Post-Doc will carry out research cluster 3 and 4, under the supervision of Dr. Alana Westwood, and as described in the SSHRC -funded Partnership Development Grant; What constitutes effective knowledge-exchange at the environmental science-policy interface? and summarized below.

The research aims to understand effective science communication at Canada's science-policy interface by determining how scientific evidence is disseminated and what intermediaries do to re-package existing knowledge for decision-makers. The study asks, (1) which communication products are preferred by those making decisions about environmental management, and (2) how a program placing PhD-holders into government departments supports PhD- holders as science-policy boundary spanners in their career and (3) in their public visibility and perceptions of impact on bridging the science policy gap.

To answer these questions, the researcher will first conduct a communications experiment to uncover which products best support knowledge uptake among decision-makers. To understand the role of boundary spanners, they will conduct an evaluation of the Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship, which is a unique training and employment program in Canada that is intended to address the need for governments to employ boundary spanners supporting the uptake of scientific evidence into policy. The researcher will first survey fellowship alumni on their experience in the program and their insights on enabling conditions for successful boundary spanning. They will secondly, use bibliometrics and data mining, to understand the public visibility of program alumni and their engagement compared to peers in government positions of the same classification who do not hold PhDs.

The research results are expected to provide concrete insight for researchers on how to best communicate and engage with decision-makers on vital scientific information required to bridge the science-policy gap in Canada.

Key responsibilities for the successful candidate include leading the research design, data collection and analysis, and drafting the manuscript. The Post- Doc will need to engage with all relevant project partners from academic, government, and industry sectors throughout.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

PhD in psychology, sociology, political science, environmental studies, communications, interdisciplinary studies, or a related field

Experience in qualitative research on human subjects using methods like interviews and surveys

Successful prior completion of Research Ethics Board approval submissions

Having led at least one peer-reviewed publication (published or accepted)

Excellent written and oral English language communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Canada. If not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, the successful applicant is expected to obtain and maintain the appropriate immigration status to work in Canada

Salary Range/Pay Rate $42,000 per annum Additional Information

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www. dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment 1 year, anticipated start date of September 5, 2023

Open Date Close Date 07/14/2023 Open Until Filled

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14192