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Post Doctoral Fellow

NorthStar Initiative for Sustainable Enterprise

Institute on the Environment

University of Minnesota

Position:              

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 at a rank commensurate with experience. 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 advise the collaborative development of the research and training agenda. Responsibilities generally 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:   May 2011, or until filled

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 is preferred. 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.

Salary and Rank:

Rank and salary are commensurate with academic credentials and experience.

Contact:                Dr. Timothy M. Smith

                                NorthStar Initiative for Sustainable Enterprise

                                Institute on the Environment

                                University of Minnesota                                                   

                                1954 Buford Ave., Suite 325

                                St. Paul, MN 55108

                                ph: (612) 624 2648; fax: (612) 625 6286

                                e-mail: timsmith@umn.edu

­The Institute on the Environment, at the University of Minnesota, is reaching across traditional disciplines to develop bold new strategies that address the environmental, social and economic challenges of global sustainability. Our framework is strongly grounded in science, while engaging decision makers and the general public to achieve real-world outcomes. The NorthStar Initiative for Sustainable Enterprise (NISE), administered within the U of M Institute on the Environment (IonE), provides the interdisciplinary home for inquiry and partnership activities that address the interface between business, nongovernmental organizations, and government as they work to harness the ingenuity of commercial enterprise for positive social and environmental change.  The University of Minnesota is one of the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation and one of the most comprehensive public universities in the world.  With nearly 70,000 students, faculty, and staff, it is both the state's land-grant university and its flagship research institution, whose mission is to inspire students, pursue breakthrough discoveries, and share knowledge with the state, country and world.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.