IGCB Assistant Research Scientist | University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Job at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

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  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
  • Ann Arbor, MI

Job Description

Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. Applications should include (1) a cover letter addressing your specific interest in the position and relevant experience and qualifications; (2) CV; (3) a personal statement describing your vision and plans for research and stakeholder engagement (3-page maximum); (4) a statement on how you have or plan to contribute to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (1-page maximum); and (5) a list of three academic references with contact information.

For assistance or for more information, please contact Peter Reich, Director of the IGCB, at [email protected]

The Institute for Global Change Biology (IGCB) is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist to address key environmental challenges: biodiversity and habitat fragmentation, carbon accounting in forest natural climate solutions (fNCS), and the nexus of biodiversity and climate change.

Educational duties involve teaching statistical analysis and advising postdocs and graduate students. Participate in IGCB training events, including weekly research meetings and coding help sessions.

Research Duties (75%)

  • Lead Research on Habitat Fragmentation- Develop refined methodologies to evaluate biodiversity in fragmented landscapes and provide clear policy and management guidelines.
  • Enhance Forest Carbon Accounting- Improve carbon life cycle models to offer comprehensive evaluations of fNCS, considering emissions, soil carbon changes, and short-term radiative forcing impacts.
  • Conduct Interdisciplinary Synthesis Projects: Integrate biodiversity research across agriculture, agroecology, and climate change disciplines to understand their interconnected impacts.

Educational Duties (25%)

  • Teaching statistical analysis and advising postdocs and graduate students
  • Participating in IGCB training events, including weekly research meetings and coding help sessions
  • Ph.D. in ecology, biology, or related scientific discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in biodiversity, carbon accounting, or climate change research 
  • Strong analytical and research skills

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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