Interesting truly trans-disciplinary opportunity for recent doctoral graduates. Management scholars are encouraged to apply! I am happy to field questions prior to application, for any interested. Best, Tim
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Timothy M. Smith
Director, NorthStar Initiative for Sustainable Enterprise
Institute on the Environment
Associate Professor, Environmental Sciences, Policy & Management
Bioproduct & Biosystems Engineering
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
Phone: 612.624.6755 (BBE)
Phone: 612.624.2648 (NISE/IonE)
email: timsmith@umn.edu
web: www.environment.umn.edu/nise
Global Environmental Leadership Fellows
The University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment (IonE) is searching for world-class postdoctoral candidates to fill four new Global Environmental Leadership Fellows positions. As an interdisciplinary center of excellence at the University of Minnesota, the IonE is discovering solutions to Earth's biggest problems through cutting-edge research, partnerships and leadership development.
Fellows will be part of a novel research and training environment, aimed at preparing the next generation of leaders to address the world's environmental grand challenges. We are searching for fellows to conduct cutting-edge research to develop solutions to pressing global issues, such as land use and ecosystem management, global food security, freshwater resources, climate change adaptation, emerging diseases and links between population & development. We are especially interested in three core areas: (1) land use, ecosystem change, agriculture & food security; (2) freshwater systems and water security; and (3) the intersection of environment, population and development.
Fellows will design and carry out their own groundbreaking research, in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams of University of Minnesota faculty. Fellows will be housed within the Institute on the Environment and will be encouraged to engage in partnerships with other academic, business or NGO partners – nationally and internationally.
Fellows will also participate in advanced leadership training activities to enhance skills in public speaking, collaboration, conflict resolution, media relations, and engagement of leaders from business, NGOs and government, as well as developing systems thinking tools and other transdisciplinary competencies.
DEADLINE: Initial screening will begin August 1, 2010. Positions will be open until filled.
QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in appropriate discipline related to environmental science, engineering, policy, management or design. Successful candidates will have a strong track record of accomplishment and experience in an environmental field. Demonstrated capacity for leadership is a major plus.
SALARY/SUPPORT: Depending on previous experience, postdoctoral Fellows will be offered an annual stipend of $50- 55k plus benefits. Fellows will also be eligible for additional funding for travel, supplies and research support. Fellows will be appointed for 2 years.
INQUIRY AND APPLICATION: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the names of three references. Also please submit a 2 page research proposal, indicating your plans for the fellowship. Applicants must use the University of Minnesota employment site (employment.umn.edu) and enter requisition number 166294 to apply. For more information, please contact Jonathan Foley (Director, Institute on the Environment).
Download a copy of the global environmental leadership fellows position description.