Postdoctoral Researcher – Boundary Spanner for MissDelta Project

About the role

This post‑doctoral position supports the MissDelta project by acting as a boundary spanner between academic researchers and community stakeholders in lower Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The role translates complex scientific models of the Mississippi River delta into accessible tools and ensures that local knowledge informs research outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and monitor co‑production workplans for 6‑8 academic modeling and field teams, including concept models and Gantt charts (40%).
• Engage regularly with the Environmental Competency Group to integrate local knowledge into scientific models.
• Coordinate participatory modeling efforts, track model data sets, and facilitate the hand‑off of co‑produced insights to modeling and field teams (20%).
• Assist in the development of management alternatives by synthesizing stakeholder input and scientific findings.

Required profile

• Completed PhD (post‑doctoral level) in a relevant social‑science, environmental, or interdisciplinary field.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders such as residents, government agencies, and industry representatives.
• Proven ability to translate scientific data into user‑friendly decision‑support tools.

Required skills