U-M Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship: The University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) is seeking candidates for the U-M Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, aimed at recruiting potential new faculty. The program offers the possibility of a postdoc alone or a combined postdoc with consideration for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the end of the postdoc appointment.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Agroecology and Biodiversity Intersection
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Natural Science or related field
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Candidates must not have previously held a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position
Job Description:
SEAS is seeking candidates whose research focuses on the intersection of agroecology and biodiversity. The successful applicant could focus on a broad range of topics including agroecosystems’ intersection with ecological restoration, biodiversity-ecosystem functioning, loss of global crop diversity, management of the agroecological matrix for biodiversity conservation, and more. The postdoc will be housed at SEAS but would be part of the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative, with opportunities for cross-disciplinary interactions with faculty from several academic units. The position could encompass environmental justice issues associated with either food systems or biodiversity conservation.
How to Apply:
Applicants must first apply for the program through the Interfolio posting. Applications should include:
- Cover letter, naming 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 personal background and contributions to diversity and equal opportunity through academic career)
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Three (3) writing samples
- Three letters of reference
Last Date for Apply: August 30th, 2024
