Yale University Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Migration 2024

The Yale Center for Environmental Justice (YCEJ) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Climate Migration. This position is part of an interdisciplinary research project titled “The Science, Policies, and Ethics of Climate Migration: Disrupting the Negative Feedbacks Between Climate and Migration Politics.” The project aims to mitigate the negative political feedback loops between climate change and migration by generating research that informs policy and bolsters the resilience of migrant-receiving communities.

Also, the Post-Doc will work closely with the project’s leaders: Professors Maya Prabhu (Yale Medical School), Gerald Torres (Yale Law and Environment), Dr. Michel Gelobter (YCEJ’s Executive Director), and Daniel Wilkinson (lecturer in the Jackson School and former Americas Director for Human Rights Watch).

• Table of Content
• About Yale University
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Migration
• Aim and Benefits of Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Migration
• Requirements for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Migration Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Yale University

Yale Young Global Scholars is an unparalleled academic and leadership program at Yale University, founded on the tenets of liberal arts, renowned for its diverse and inclusive community, and committed to increasing education access.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Migration

Aim and Benefits of Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Migration

The award value amounts to $68,000

Requirements for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate Migration Qualification

Applicants must ensure they meet the following requirements: 

• Education: A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Climate Science, Migration Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Law, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Demonstrated expertise in climate migration, including a strong research background with experience in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with a strong preference for attribution science expertise.
• Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with relevant software tools.
• Commitment: A strong commitment to environmental justice, human rights, and interdisciplinary research.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants will also submit the following: 

• Brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience.
• A one-page summary of the “state of the field” for attributing migration to climate change (citations can be on a 2nd page)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A writing sample (e.g., a published paper or dissertation chapter).
• Contact information for three professional references.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Yale University website.