IGCB Assistant Research Scientist

How to Apply

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] .

Job Summary

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.

Who We Are

The School for Environment and Sustainability (https://seas.umich.edu/) is a collaborative and interdisciplinary school. Our mission includes contributing to the protection of environmental resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. We accomplish this by generating and sharing knowledge, contributing to policy and engaging managers and stakeholders. The University of Michigan is a top-ranked public university with excellence in research and teaching. Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a town known for arts, culture, parks and restaurants.

SEAS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.

The Institute for Global Change Biology (IGCB) currently focuses on six research areas or themes to meet four interwoven goals; and views these as our current priorities. Our overall research focus is on the interaction of the four main drivers of global environmental change (climate change, biodiversity loss and biotic invasion, land use and transformation, eutrophication) with key natural and human systems and processes. We seek to enhance understanding of critical knowledge gaps and learn how to do science that has an impact (i.e. help find solutions to our climate and sustainability crises).

In focusing on the research themes above, we aim to advance our mission and meet our goals:

• Build community and critical mass
• Train the current and next generation of global change scholars
• Do good science
• Help find solutions to our global crises

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

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

Required Qualifications*

• 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

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Application Deadline

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

255074

Working Title

IGCB Assistant Research Scientist

Job Title

ASST RES SCIENTIST

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Nat Res Envir

Department

SEAS Institute of Global Chg

Posting Begin/End Date

10/01/2024 - 10/08/2024

Career Interest

Primary