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University of Michigan U-M Presidential Post-Doctoral Fellowship-Biodiversity Scientist in Ann Arbor, Michigan
U-M Presidential Post-Doctoral Fellowship-Biodiversity Scientist
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How to Apply
The University of Michigan, School for Environment and Sustainability invites applicants for the U-M Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPDF) https://presidentspostdoc.umich.edu/index.php# . Applicants must first apply for the program through this posting on Interfolio as directed below. A select applicant will later be asked to apply directly to the UM Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship application portal.
Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. Applications should include:
Cover letter, which should name at least one potential mentor at SEAS
Dissertation abstract - one page
Post-doctoral research proposal - 700-1,000 words (not including references)
Education and background statement - 500-700 words describing your personal background and contributions to diversity and equal opportunity through your academic career
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement
Three (3) writing samples
Three letters of reference
To apply, submit these application materials in Interfolio, via this link https://apply.interfolio.com/148612 .
Summary
The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS (https://seas.umich.edu/) ) at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor is seeking a Biodiversity Postdoctoral Scientist working to understand and address urgent contemporaryconservation problems. They will do so by linking theory and practice that address sustainability and ecosystem services issues through a biodiversity-focused lens. The successful applicant could focus on a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, ecological restoration, conservation genetics, ecosystem functioning, endangered species management, conservation planning, or climate change impacts on biodiversity. While the potential range of topics and systems are broad, the successful applicant will have a biodiversity-focused research program.
SEAS seeks applicants whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. The program is particularly interested in scholars with the potential to bring to their research and undergraduate teaching the critical perspective that comes from their non-traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
SEAS views these postdoctoral fellowships as an opportunity to recruit potential new faculty to the University by offering the possibility of either a postdoc alone or a combined postdoc with consideration for a tenure track faculty appointment at the end of the postdoc appointment. Faculty at SEAS have a successful record of providing a nurturing and productive postdoctoral experience. This scholar will have the opportunity of interactingwithand being part of theInstitute for Global Change Biology (https://seas.umich.edu/globalchangebiology) , a community of scholars, faculty, postdocs, research scientists and students across units at the university working on the impacts of global environmental change factors.
Please direct inquiries about this position to any member of our faculty search committee: Ines Ibanez ( [email protected] ), Peter Reich ( [email protected] ), and Kai Zhu ( [email protected] ).
Who We Are
The University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) is at the forefront of building a more sustainable and just world for all by transforming the impact of higher education and reimagining the future. By advancing climate and sustainability action through innovation, research, education, and engagement in society, SEAS develops leaders who are empowered to halt the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for generations to come.
The School is home to vibrant research and teaching programs, with over 50 professors and over 12,600 alumni, the largest network of any U.S. environmental degree program. We offer four degrees: A Ph.D., a Master of Science in 8 different specializations, a Master of Landscape Architecture, and a Bachelor of Science in Environment.
Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan has a long and distinguished history as one of the first public universities in the nation. It is one of only two public institutions consistently ranked among the nation's top ten universities. The University has one of the largest health care complexes in the world and one of the best library systems in the United States. With more than $1.53 billion in research expenditures annually, the University has the second largest research expenditure among all universities in the nation. The University has an annual general fund budget of more than $2.3 billion and an endowment valued at more than $12.5 billion. For more information about SEAS, please visit: seas.umich.edu.
SEAS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Required Qualifications*
PhD in a related field.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Candidates must not have previously held a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position.
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
250979
Working Title
U-M Presidential Post-Doctoral Fellowship-Biodiversity Scientist
Job Title
ASST PROF/POST DOC/PRESIDE FEL
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
School Nat Res Envir
Department
Sch for Environ and Sustain
Posting Begin/End Date
6/28/2024 - 8/01/2024
Career Interest
Primary
Research
Research Fellows
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