Call for Applications: for Climate Law Fellow at The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law seeks a Climate Law Fellow to be hired at the postdoctoral research scholar level to contribute to Center’s work on issues related to climate change law and regulation. This is a one-year appointment starting September 2025, with an option for a second year.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of Michael Gerrard, Faculty Director, and Michael Burger, Executive Director, the incumbent will:

conduct independent research and publish white papers, articles, and other materials on topics related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including in the areas of energy, environmental, and land use law;
contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies around climate change mitigation and adaptation;
contribute to programs and projects that engage in active law and policy contexts, including the Center’s engagement in regulatory proceedings concerning climate change mitigate and adaption;
contribute to the conceptualization, management and implementation of the Center’s web resources, including various databases tracking developments in federal, state, and local climate change law;
help organize conferences, seminars, and collaborative publications;
assist with oversight of interns and volunteers, among other projects.

Minimum Qualifications

J.D., J.D. equivalent, or LLM from an ABA approved Law School
Strong academic qualifications and a demonstrated interest in climate justice and equity, and/or in environmental, natural resources or energy law and policy, will be expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

0-3 years of professional legal experience with a government agency (including through a clerkship), NGO, law firm, financial institution, or law school center.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.

Hiring Salary Range

$77,500-$85,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Application Instructions and Deadline

Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and CV to climatelawfellow@law.columbia.edu by the deadline of January 15, 2025.