Emmett Institute Fellowship in Environmental Law and Policy 2025-2027 (China Focus)

University of California - Los Angeles • Full-time • Textile Finance, CA, Los Angeles County, CA, US • 1d ago

Position Overview Position Title: Emmett/Frankel Fellow in Environmental Law and Policy Salary Range: The salary is anticipated to be approximately $90,000 Application Window Open Date: November 22, 2024 Next Review Date: Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final Date: Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position Description UCLA School of Law's Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment is now accepting applications for the UCLA Emmett/Frankel Fellowship in Environmental Law and Policy for the academic years 2025-2027. This is a full-time two-year fellowship beginning in the summer of 2025. The position involves research and writing in the law and policy of climate change and the environment; and assisting with Institute projects such as conferences and workshops. The fellow will focus on questions related to China's climate and environmental governance and US-China cooperation and competition on climate policy and green development, under the direction of Professor Alex Wang, faculty co-director of the Emmett Institute. The Fellowship Emmett Fellows work on issues relating to environmental law and policy and will generate policy-oriented publications and other products for the Institute, in collaboration with other UCLA Law faculty. For 2025-2027, the Emmett Institute is seeking a Fellow to focus on questions related to China's climate and environmental governance and US-China cooperation and competition on climate policy and green development. Specific projects will be developed in collaboration with the fellow and may include work on (i) US-China cooperation and competition on climate change in the Global South, (ii) the impact of non-environmental policies related to US-China geopolitical competition (e.g., trade, national security, industrial policy) on environmental outcomes, and (iii) comparative studies of renewable energy and environmental policy development in China and the US. The specific configuration of responsibilities for the successful candidate will be developed in consultation with Professor Alex Wang and the Emmett Institute's Executive Director. Qualifications Candidates should possess a J.D., Ph.D., or other top terminal degree (J.D./M.A. or J.D./M.S.) in environmental studies or the social sciences; a strong academic record; excellent analytical and writing skills; and demonstrated interest and background in Chinese climate policy, green development and/or US-China geopolitical competition. Candidates with Chinese language skills (oral and written) and prior experience working on law and policy matters in China are especially encouraged to apply. UCLA School of Law has a special interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty. This is a full-time, year-round, non-tenure track, academic position with an expected start date of July 1, 2025. This appointment is subject to the rules and regulations of the Regents of the University of California, which are mostly embodied in The UCLA CALL and the University of California Academic Personnel Manual. The salary is anticipated to be approximately $90,000 per year plus a competitive benefits package. Application Instructions Please apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10027 by submitting pdf copies of a cover letter discussing qualifications and interests, a resume, a transcript of studies, a writing sample of no more than ten pages, and contact information for three references. Finalists will later be expected to supply at least two letters of recommendation during the final vetting process. Basic Qualifications J.D., Ph.D., or other top terminal degree (J.D./M.A.; J.D./M.S.) Application Requirements Cover Letter: A letter discussing your interest, qualifications and/or experience. Curriculum Vitae: Your most recently updated C.V. or resume. Transcript: A transcript of studies. Writing Sample: A writing sample of no more than ten pages. List of References: Names and contact information for at least three professional references. Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements. (Optional) Reference Requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Names and contact information for at least three professional references. Job Location Los Angeles, CA J-18808-Ljbffr