Social Scientist
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Social scientist Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Virginia Tech.
We are seeking a skilled social scientist familiar with qualitative methods to help manage Virginia Techs involvement in a national research study Fast and (or) Fair: Are Rapid and Equitable Processes for Large-Scale Solar Development Mutually Exclusive The study documents and investigate siting and permitting processes for large-scale solar (LSS) energy facilities in the U.S. The scientist will report directly to the Principal Investigator and collaborate with many team members. The PI is a social scientist in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation who conducts interdiciplinary study of sustainably sited large-scale solar PV facilities. This project is part of a larger five-institution team led by Michigan State University funded by the Department of Energys Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO)s Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS 4). This project includes collaborators from six institutions across the US.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in social sciences related to fish and wildlife conservation natural resources geography sociology rural studies policy science or a closely related field
Knowledge of social science concepts sufficient to oversee planning and day-to-day administration of quantitative and qualitative research activities across Virginia
Skills in leading collaborative teams
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in social sciences related to fish and wildlife conservation natural resources geography sociology rural studies policy science or a closely related field
Previous research experience focused on renewable energy in the US.
Skilled in basic webpage development
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Hours per week
up to 40
Review Date
11/17/25
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Jennifer Phillips at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
