Post-doctoral fellowship relating to the theme: Global Energy Transitions: The International Political Economy and Security Implications of a Shift Away from Fossil Fuels
Institute of International Studies University of California, Berkeley
UC Berkeley's Institute of International Studies (IIS) welcomes applications for a 2009-2010 post-doctoral fellowship relating to the theme: Global Energy Transitions: The International Political Economy and Security Implications of a Shift Away from Fossil Fuels. IIS seeks a fellow whose research will contribute to the following question: What are the global political, economic, and security implications of a partial shift from fossil fuels to other energy sources? (biofuels, nuclear, other renewables) The reigning assumption in policy circles is that reducing American dependence on fossil fuels would enhance America's freedom of action and be almost entirely a good thing from a geopolitical perspective. For example, it would reduce US dependence on authoritarian regimes, constrain funding for terrorist organizations, slow global climate change, and free up potentially dangerous transportation choke points around the world. Is this conventional wisdom robust? For example, an alternative view is plausible: 'complex energy interdependence' of the type we have now constrains geopolitical action in desirable ways, re-distributes wealth in patterns that are stabilizing to the global economy, and creates shared interests among otherwise highly competitive great powers. What is certain from previous historical experience is that global energy transitions - for
example from coal to oil - had profound and long-lasting implications not only for global energy markets, but also for military and corporate strategy, environmental and economic policy, and ultimately, international politics.
The objective of this post-doctoral fellowship is to promote analytically sophisticated research that both questions assumed premises, and also evaluates other political, economic, and military consequences of such a shift - both intended and unintended. IIS promotes interdisciplinary research in international, comparative, and policy studies on the Berkeley campus of the University of California (http://globetrotter .berkeley. edu/).
This post-doctoral opportunity is part of a broader project on the political economy of energy transitions, supported by the Energy Biosciences Institute (http://www.energybi osciencesinstitu te.org/index. php).
UC Berkeley offers a unique environment to pursue this research agenda, as home to multiple institutes, departments, and programs devoted to the study of energy, environment, technological innovation, and international politics, including the Institute for International Studies, the Energy and Resources Group, the Institute of the Environment, and the Energy Biosciences Institute.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The post-doctoral fellowship will be for academic year 2009-2010 (nine-ten months).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its staff, faculty, and student body, and invites all qualified people to apply, including minorities and women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applications from all disciplines in the social science and humanities are encouraged.
Doctoral degrees must be in hand by August 15, 2009.
Application packages should include a two-page CV, a transcript, two letters of recommendation, a two-page dissertation summary, and a five-page written statement. The statement should include your experience and interest in researching energy-related themes and/or working in energy policy, as well as a proposed research question(s), methodology, and publication goals for academic year 2009-20010. Please mail complete application package (CV, transcript, dissertation summary and project statement) to the address below. We cannot review incomplete packages. The two letters of recommendation may be sent separately also to the address below.
Heather White
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Institute of International Studies
215 Moses Hall #2308
Berkeley, CA 94720-2308
Inquiries may be sent to Heather White, heatherwhite@ berkeley. edu. Do not email application materials.
Deadline: Applications should be received by January 15, 2009.
Jade S. Sasser
Program Coordinator
Workshop on Environmental Politics &
Luce Foundation Project on Green Governance
Institute of International Studies
215 Moses Hall, #2308
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-2308
ph. (510) 642-8757
fax. (510) 642-9493
http://globetrotter .berkeley. edu/GreenGoverna nce/
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