Post-Doctoral Researcher - University of Michigan Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise

The Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan invites applications from qualified candidates who have received the Ph.D. degree between June 2006, and September 1, 2008. Fellows appointed as Post-Doctoral Scholars in the Erb Institute are expected to be in residence during the academic years of the fellowship and to devote time to their independent research. The annual stipend will be $60,000 based on an academic calendar year, September 1 - August 31. You will be eligible for participation in the University’s insurance options. Appointments are intended to extend for two years, though the Institute will also consider applications for one-year appointments.

Applications must be received by December 31, 2007 and must include the following:

• A cover letter explaining your interest.


• A current curriculum vitae. As an addendum, please include a list of courses taken as a graduate student. A transcript is not required.


• A short (one page, single spaced) description of your background, research and teaching interests, and a brief summary of your proposed research. If you are currently a doctoral candidate, please indicate the anticipated schedule of completion of your thesis. The Ph.D. or comparable degree is a prerequisite for this appointment.


• A research proposal for the fellowship tenure. This proposal should outline the methods and aims of research beyond your thesis. Please keep in mind that your project proposal will be read by non-specialists, as well as specialists in your field. Proposals that involve more than one discipline are especially welcome. Proposals should be 5-10 pages in length.


• Examples of your work. Because reviewers have limited time for reading each application, candidates must limit the number of work samples (two or three) and length of papers. One of these submissions should represent your dissertation (a cover sheet, signature page, and abstract). Do not send a copy of your dissertation.


• A list of three recommenders, including name, affiliation and contact information. Letters of reference should be mailed directly by your recommenders to the Erb Institute

Please send application materials electronically to:

Mr. Drew Horning
Managing Director of the Erb Institute
ahorning@umich.edu

or by mail to:

Erb Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Dana Building
440 Church St
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

For more information about the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise, please visit: http://www.erb.umich.edu