Science Postdoctoral Fellowship: The University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, invites applications for the Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship program seeks to bridge academic excellence at Penn with conservation practice at TNC to address climate change and cultivate a new generation of sustainability and conservation leaders.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Sustainability and Conservation Science
Location: University of Pennsylvania, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Outstanding, early-career scientists or engineers.
- Completed Ph.D. requirements by the fellowship start date.
- Ph.D. awarded no longer than three years before the application deadline.
Job Description: The program aims to invest in the talent potential of new climate change leaders, recruit scientists with diverse backgrounds, support innovative and impact-oriented research, and provide access to real-world conservation professionals. Fellows will work on various projects, including soil microbes/tree ecosystems, 3D printing of artificial coral, impacts of mineral mining, interventions for reducing mining’s environmental impact, agriculture-based soil carbon sequestration, and international research for climate adaptation.
The fellowship includes a $65,000 stipend, benefits, a $10,000 research fund, up to $2,000 for professional travel, and a one-time relocation reimbursement of up to $2,000. The duration is one year, with a possibility of extension up to two years.
How to Apply: Complete applications are due by Friday, February 16, 2024, and must include:
- Cover letter (1 page)
- Research proposal (2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Combine all documents into one PDF file and email to ngruhn@sas.upenn.edu with the subject “Postdoctoral Fellow Application [Your Name].” Name the PDF attachment “YourNameApplication.pdf.”
- Three letters of recommendation
- One from the applicant’s thesis advisor, emphasizing the ability to contribute to a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Joint letter of support with mentoring plan from proposed Penn and TNC mentors.
Recommendation and support letters must be emailed directly to ngruhn@sas.upenn.edu by 5 pm ET on February 16, 2024.
For general inquiries, contact Dr. Nadine Gruhn at ngruhn@sas.upenn.edu.
Last Date for Apply: 16 February 2024
Table of Project Areas and Mentor Teams:
| Project Area | Penn Faculty/TNC Scientist Mentor Teams |
|---|---|
| Soil microbes/tree ecosystems capable of sequestering carbon. | Prof. Samantha McBride (Penn) – Dr. Stephen Wood (TNC) |
| 3D printing of artificial coral for restoration and marine resilience. | Prof. Shu Yang (Penn) – Dr. Elizabeth Shaver (TNC) |
| Impacts of mineral mining related to semiconductors or batteries. | Prof. Deep Jariwala (Penn) – Dr. Elizabeth Kalies (TNC) |
| Interventions for reducing the environmental impact of mining. | Prof. Samantha McBride (Penn) – Dr. Elizabeth Kalies (TNC) |
| Agriculture-based soil carbon sequestration. | Prof. Alain Plante (Penn) – Dr. Stephen Wood (TNC) |
| International research that informs climate adaptation interventions. | Prof. Michael Mann (Penn) – Dr. Nicholas Wolff (TNC) |
