Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral Research Associate

Core responsibilities:

• Design and conduct research to understand how marine fisheries and fishing communities are impacted by and responding to climate-related ecosystem changes
• Lead the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of qualitative research related to climate adaptation and resilience
• Build partnerships, facilitate communication, and engage diverse groups in research activities
• Collaborate with GMRI teams and community partners to support vulnerability assessments and resilience planning in fishing communities

This role advances research, assessment, and planning related to climate change impacts and responses in marine fisheries and fishing communities, supporting adaptation strategies and resilience for ecosystems and communities that depend on them.

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a marine social science discipline (e.g., anthropology, sociology, policy, or interdisciplinary program with strong social science training)
• Strong background and familiarity with literature and theories associated with climate adaptation and resilience
• Experience designing and conducting qualitative social science research, including IRB protocols
• Experience coding, analyzing, synthesizing, interpreting, and presenting qualitative social science data
• Experience in marine fisheries and understanding of their management context

GMRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Starting salary range: $64,000-$70,000.

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges and is dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.