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.
To apply, submit these application materials in Interfolio, apply via this link.
The School for Environment and Sustainability ( SEAS) at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor is seeking a Biodiversity Postdoctoral Scientist working to understand and address urgent contemporary conservation 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 interacting with and being part of the Institute for Global Change Biology, 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 ( iibanez@umich.edu), Peter Reich (preich@umich.edu), and Kai Zhu (zhukai@umich.edu).
About SEAS and UM
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.
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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.
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
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
