The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scholar/Associate Research Scholar for a two-year appointment at Columbia Law School beginning September 1, 2020. Under the supervision of Michael Gerrard, Faculty Director, and Michael Burger, Executive Director, the incumbent will conduct independent research, literature reviews, and benchmarking studies on a wide variety of issues related to Climate Change Law, as well as develop and implement advocacy strategies. The incumbent will work on a wide variety of research and writing projects concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation; contribute to advocacy-oriented programs and projects; help organize conferences, seminars, and collaborative publications; contribute to conceptualization, management, and implementation of the Center’s web resources; and assist with oversight of interns and volunteers, among other projects.
 Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled as either a Postdoctoral Research Scholar or an Associate Research Scholar. In both instances the minimum degree requirement is a JD, JD equivalent, or LLM within three years of beginning the appointment. Candidates will be eligible for an appointment as Associate Research Scholar only if they have already completed postdoctoral training or a fellowship following their law degree. Strong academic qualifications and a background in environmental, natural resources, or energy law and policy will be expected.
 
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