The NorthStar Initiative for Sustainable Enterprise (NISE) at the Institute
on the Environment (IonE) is now inviting applications from qualified
candidates working in interdisciplinary fields associated with
sustainability.
The position is a twelve-month, 100% time, appointment. Fellows are
expected to be in residence to participate in the intellectual life of the
Institute, and to devote time to targeted and independent research. The
successful candidate will be expected to contribute to cutting edge,
stakeholder-driven research projects developed through a unique
collaborative of corporate, non-profit, government, and university
participants. Fellows are trained by and work in conjunction with IonE/NISE
mentors and other NorthStar Fellows who jointly advise the collaborative
development of the research and training agenda. Responsibilities involve
participation in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research
projects. The appointee will also participate in preparation and
presentation of data; and author, co-author, and otherwise collaborate on
reports, conference papers, publications, or other demonstratable project
outputs. Significant leadership development training will also be provided.
Date Available: Summer 2011
Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. and demonstrated experience and interest in
industrial ecology, energy/environmental policy, corporate sustainability,
operations research, environmental systems analytics (LCA, SD, ABM, FCA,
etc.), or environmental sciences and engineering. Advanced degree must be
obtained by date of appointment. Successful candidates will have a strong
track record of accomplishments and productive scientific training,
experience within an interdisciplinary setting and demonstrated interest in
working collaboratively with external practitioner partners. Specific
interests in contributing to ongoing NorthStar Projects exploring material
flow and cycling, energy efficiency finance or green procurement metrics are
preferred.
Inquiry and Application: Resume and cover letter, one page statement of
intent and names and addresses of three references. Initial screening will
begin May 1, 2010. Position will be open until filled. Official academic
transcripts also should be included or requested with application. To apply
for this position, review the posting and follow directions on the
University of Minnesota employment site:
www.employment.umn.edu (Requisition
#: 170959).
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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