Job Details

Post Doctoral Fellow

Position Number: 6742030
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Post Doctoral Fellow
Georgetown University: Main Campus: Walsh School of Foreign Service

Location: Main Campus
Open Date: Nov 21, 2025
Deadline: Jan 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Clean Energy & Climate Research Group led by Professor Joanna Lewis seeks a postdoctoral fellow to work on research related to US-China energy and climate policy dynamics. Our research is motivated by the challenge of global climate change and the need to transition to a low carbon economy. Our projects examine the technical and political factors that shape domestic and international energy and climate policy decisions. Much of our work is focused on China and its ability to adopt and innovate in advanced and low-emissions energy technologies.

The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to participate in ongoing research projects under the mentorship of the supervising professor and to pursue independent research leveraging Georgetown's resources and expertise. Current research topics include the geopolitics of China's role in global clean energy supply chains, the role of increasing protectionism in the global energy transition and impacts on the developing world, and the role of US-China energy and climate relations in the context of the US-China bilateral relationship. The fellow may have the opportunity to help organize and attend DC-based and international events including dialogues and workshops and to conduct international field research. The fellow will be expected to attend weekly research meetings and help supervise undergraduate and master's student research assistants.

The postdoctoral scholar appointment is for one year with possible renewal for an additional year contingent on performance and funding. The salary for this position is $65,000 annually with additional support available towards reimbursable research expenses and professional development. The start date for the position is fall 2026.

The position is based at Georgetown University's Science, Technology and International Affairs Program (STIA) in the School of Foreign Service.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2026. Applications will be accepted from all disciplines with a preference for candidates who have interdisciplinary training that includes a combination of scientific or technical training and international affairs or policy training. Candidates with expertise in the research areas mentioned above are of particular interest. Fluency in English is required, and fluency in Chinese is strongly preferred. Applicants should be experienced in conducting independent, self-directed research, and enjoy working collaboratively.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following by January 12, 2026:

A cover letter*
A curriculum vitae
A dissertation chapter or published paper
2-3 letters of recommendation (2 required, up to 3 permitted)

*In their cover letter, applicants should describe their interest in and fit for the position as well as their specific research interests and expertise, specific methodological skills, and propose a specific topic or topic(s) they would be interested in working on at Georgetown.

All applications must be submitted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/178086. Please apply by January 12 for full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/178086

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.