Willamette University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2011. We seek candidates with combined teaching and research interests in Sociology who do comparative work on racialized groups (particularly Native American, Latino/a, and/or Asian American) with expertise in environmental sociology, sociology of education, or public/social policy. Teaching responsibilities include five courses annually. The candidate will support the Sociology Department’s core curriculum and the general education program, as well as offer some core courses in her/his areas of specialization that contribute to both Sociology and the American Ethnic Studies program. Promise of teaching excellence required. PhD preferably completed by August 2011. The following materials should be submitted electronically to Honey Wilson (hwilson@willamette.edu), Administrative Assistant, and addressed to Kelley Strawn, Chair, Department of Sociology, by Friday, September 10†:

letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, graduate transcripts, separate statements on teaching and research, a writing sample, and three letters of reference. Also include a statement that explains how you will engage multiple perspectives in your teaching and contribute to our institutional and departmental commitments to social responsibility.

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Willamette University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. The University is near the Portland metropolitan area, the Pacific Ocean, and the Cascade Mountains. For more information, visit Willamette’s web site at www.willamette.edu.

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The Department of Human Ecology in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) at Rutgers University seeks a tenure track assistant professor, beginning in September 2010, in the social science of environmental law and policy. The successful candidate would be expected to develop a research program on environmental law and policy as products of social processes, or on social and environmental consequences of environmental law and policy. Research may focus on the United States or other countries and could take advantage of ongoing research efforts in climate change, food and energy policy, and environmental and marine sciences at SEBS. The candidate also would be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental law and policy and in other substantive areas of expertise. A PhD in a social science discipline or in an interdisciplinary Environmental Studies program would be required at the time of appointment. Applicants with a JD and a proven record of scholarly publishing (not merely case notes) in academic law reviews and journals will also be considered. Applicants should send a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and writing sample to envlaw@sebs.rutgers.edu by March 10, 2010. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to the same electronic address. Rutgers University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty.

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The Department of Human Ecology in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University would like to make a tenured or tenure track appointment, beginning in September 2010, in the general area of the human dimensions of vulnerability and adaptation. The successful candidate would be expected to develop a research program in the general area of human vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. The candidate would also be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in his/her substantive area of expertise. A PhD in one of the social sciences or in an interdisciplinary Environmental Studies program would be required at the time of appointment. Applicants should send a letter of introduction, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample to vulner@sebs.rutgers.edu by March 10 th, 2010. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to the same electronic address. Rutgers University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University and the School/Department of Human Ecology have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourage women and minorities to apply.

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Job Opening (NMFS Economist)

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has two Economist positions with the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Socioeconomics and Planning Group, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The vacancy announcements will be open from January 15, 2010 through February 12, 2010, and the salary range is $52,661 - $115,301 USD per year. The incumbents coordinate, conduct, and report results of economic research and analyses, and provide marine economic analysis for Western Pacific Fisheries Management Plan scientific teams in support of fisheries management in U.S. Pacific Islands areas. To apply, please visit the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. The vacancy announcement is # NMFS-PIC-2010-0008.

The Department of Commerce is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Department of Commerce does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

For questions about this job: Barb Schloetter, Phone: (206) 841-4927, Email: barbara.w.schloetter@noaa.gov

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SCHOOL OF MARINE AFFAIRS
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
College of the Environment

Tenure Track Assistant Professor sought by School of Marine Affairs
College of the Environment, University of Washington

The School of Marine Affairs (SMA) at the University of Washington (UW) seeks applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-eligible appointment as an Assistant Professor.

SMA (http://www.sma.washington.edu) serves as a center of expertise in human dimensions of marine and environmental policy within UW’s new College of the Environment (http://coenv.washington.edu/). Specialists in coastal management and marine living resources management are especially sought, but individuals with human dimensions specialties in fields relevant to marine and environmental policy are also strongly encouraged to apply. Understanding institutional dimensions of environmental change (social and natural) is an area of growing importance at SMA, and work addressing ecosystem based- and spatial area planning and management from such perspectives is highly relevant. Within the context of the new College, SMA is broadening its mission and is open to applicants with varied specialties with strong prospects for significant accomplishment in the area of science-policy integration. SMA provides leadership and training to address contemporary and emerging issues in marine systems. Its professional masters’ curriculum emphasizes human dimensions of global change and globalization in the marine environment.

The appointee will possess strong analytical and research skills and is expected to: 1) teach graduate classes in the School’s core curriculum in his/her area of expertise, and at the undergraduate level; 2) advise and support graduate students; 3) develop a nationally recognized research program in his/her area of specialization; and 4) develop collaborative funded programs
with relevant faculty, practitioners and organizations. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Required Qualifications: The disciplinary focus is open, but candidates must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in social and behavioral sciences, law, communications or interdisciplinary studies. The appointment is anticipated to begin no later than September 16, 2010.

To Apply:
Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching experience and research interests as they relate to the above; 2) evidence of collaborative capabilities; 3) a detailed CV; and 4) the names of three references Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and should be sent to: smafac@u.washington.edu. Review of applications will
begin in late January 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions should be directed to Prof. Thomas M. Leschine, Director, School of Marine Affairs, tml@uw.edu, 206-543-7004.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

University of Washington Search #AA2456

Box 355685, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-5685, 3707 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle 98105
Office 206-543-7004, FAX: 206-543-1417, uwsma@u.washington.edu, www.sma.washington.edu

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Master of Science (M.S.) Assistantship in Private Land Management Policy

Graduate Assistantship

One M.S. assistantship will be available beginning September, 2010. This assistantship will support a Master student to work with Dr. Zhao Ma to study the interactions between natural resources policy making and individual landowner decision making in Utah and beyond. Potential projects may include: understanding the characteristics of private landowners in UT and other western states; understanding private landowners’ attitudes, concerns, needs, and preferences regarding land management policies and programs; modeling private landowner decision making processes; assessing the opportunities for and barriers to engaging private landowners in providing ecosystem services with a focus on carbon sequestration.

Support includes an assistantship of $1,300/month for two years, an out-of-state tuition waiver, and subsidy for health insurance. Utah State University is located in Logan, Utah, a great place to live with respect to low cost of living, low crime rate, and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. More information can be found at http://www.bestplaces.net/city/Logan-Utah.aspx#

The Department and Program

The Department of Environment and Society, one of the three departments in the College of Natural Resources at Utah State University, offers opportunities for graduate study through the M.S., Ph.D., and graduate certificate programs. For general information about the Graduate Program in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management, please go to http://www.cnr.usu.edu/envs/files/uploads/ENVS%20Stuff/Human_Dimensions_grad_info.pdf

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree
• Good GPA and GRE scores
• Good communication and writing skills
• An interest in collaborative, multi-disciplinary approaches to problem solving

Application Procedures

Please contact Dr. Zhao Ma via email describing your interest in the position and academic and related work experiences, and submit your application materials to the School of Graduate Studies at Utah State University, http://www.usu.edu/graduateschool/apply/

Contact information

Zhao Ma, Ph.D.
Department of Environment and Society
Utah State University
5215 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-5215
Phone: 435-797-9180
Fax: 435-797-4048
Email: zhao.ma@usu.edu

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Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative

Careers

Bioenergy Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to improving our energy future through renewable energy research and discovery. To facilitate that commitment, UW-Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) formed the Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative (WBI) to grow bioenergy expertise among UW-Madison, UW-System and Wisconsin stakeholders. In order to advance these goals, UW-Madison is seeking individuals to grow bioenergy expertise in established departments with focus areas including, but not limited to:

Life Sciences – View and apply for open positions

• Cell wall chemistry and deconstruction methods to enable methods of providing accessibility to the separate biopolymer fractions.
• Biomass feedstock production to identify strategies to lower needs for fertilizer, high energy or high environmental cost agricultural chemicals.
• Plant synthetic biology to understand and alter plant polymer/cell wall chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology and circuitry that controls the synthesis and deposition of these polymers.
• Systems or synthetic biology to understand, computationally model, identify or improve microbial processes for conversion of plant biomass or other renewable resources into fuels.

Engineering – View and apply for open positions

• Catalytic conversion methods to create fuels utiliizing routes of gasification, pyrolysis, liquification, upgrading and reforming.
• Advanced batteries or other energy storage technologies, including the use of fundamental electrochemistry, new materials and integration of nanotechnology to enhance storage capacity, increase energy density and improve opportunities for implementation at large scales.
• Biomass processing, aggregation and transport to connect the production of energy dense, highly consistent, readily convertible feedstocks with delivery to biorefineries and power plants.
• Engineering expertise in current bioenergy processing methods, including dry and wet anaerobic digesters, gasification, pyrolysis and fluidized bed reactors for biopower.

Sustainability Sciences – View and apply for open positions

• Behavior change, public attitudes and social marketing, particularly in the energy sector.
• Applied ethics and public policy to support the understanding of the social impacts of new energy technologies.
• Ecological modeling which may include time series analysis, spatial statistics, hierarchical models and Bayesian statistics that can be applied to natural resource management, including assessment of bioenergy potential and impacts.
• Community and regional development, with an emphasis on the economic and physical infrastructure needed for bioenergy development, and the analysis of social, cultural and land use impacts of bioenergy production, distribution and use.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries are all invited. Review of applications will commence on 12/1/09, and continue through 1/31/10, or until successful candidates are identified. Please visit the links above for full position descriptions and details. UW-Madison is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor sought by School of Marine Affairs

College of the Environment, University of Washington

The School of Marine Affairs (SMA) at the University of Washington (UW) seeks applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-eligible appointment as an Assistant Professor.

SMA (http://www.sma.washington.edu/) serves as a center of expertise in human dimensions of marine and environmental policy within UW’s new College of the Environment (http://coenv.washington.edu/). Specialists in coastal management and marine living resources management are especially sought, but individuals with human dimensions specialties in fields relevant to marine and environmental policy are also strongly encouraged to apply. Understanding institutional dimensions of environmental change (social and natural) is an area of growing importance at SMA, and work addressing ecosystem based- and spatial area planning and management from such perspectives is highly relevant. Within the context of the new College, SMA is broadening its mission and is open to applicants with varied specialties with strong prospects for significant accomplishment in the area of science-policy integration. SMA provides leadership and training to address contemporary and emerging issues in marine systems. Its professional masters’ curriculum emphasizes human dimensions of global change and globalization in the marine environment.

The appointee will possess strong analytical and research skills and is expected to: 1) teach graduate classes in the School’s core curriculum in his/her area of expertise, and at the undergraduate level; 2) advise and support graduate students; 3) develop a nationally recognized research program in his/her area of specialization; and 4) develop collaborative funded programs with relevant faculty, practitioners and organizations. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Required Qualifications : The disciplinary focus is open, but candidates must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in social and behavioral sciences,law, communications or interdisciplinary studies. The appointment is anticipated to begin no later than September 16, 2010.

To Apply: Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching experience and research interests as they relate to the above; 2) evidence of collaborative capabilities; 3) a detailed CV; and 4) the names of three references Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and should be sent to: smafac@u.washington.edu. Review of applications will begin in late January 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions should be directed to Prof. Thomas M. Leschine, Director, School of Marine Affairs, tml@uw.edu, 206-543-7004.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

University of Washington Search # AA2456

11/23/09

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 10-59F27

Position: Assistant Professor of Natural Resources/Land Use Planning

Position Description: This is a joint appointment with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources (CNR) and the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service (CES) in the Community, Natural Resources, and Economic Development Program (CNRED).

As a faculty member in Human Dimensions of Resource Management within the CNR and Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) ( http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/landcenter/ ), the successful candidate will have dual responsibilities for Extension outreach education (25%) and for undergraduate teaching (75%). The faculty member will be responsible for planning and administering natural resource courses totaling 9 credits per semester, which could include, but are not limited to, “Introduction to Planning,” planning analysis, planning implementation tools, and a workshop course, integrated resource management and public relations. Opportunities exist for teaching and advising graduate level students.

The successful candidate will provide outreach to organizations and the Wisconsin public 25% of the time. The successful candidate would be a part of CLUE, operating in a team atmosphere to provide land use, natural resource and planning-related education to Wisconsin’s local governments, businesses and the public. One of the primary responsibilities will be to create and implement an extension program that can include training for plan commissioners, zoning boards of adjustment, planning professionals and zoning technicians. It is critical that the successful candidate be visible and accessible to various client audiences as described above, including County extension faculty.

UWEX CNRED, the natural resources arm of the cooperative extension program in Wisconsin, extends university resources to the citizens and communities of the state working principally through county based Extension faculty. CNR faculty members report directly to the Dean of the College and are expected to demonstrate scholarly activity and provide service to the College and community.

Department/University Description: The College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is a leading undergraduate natural resources college with approximately 1500 undergraduate majors, 120 graduate students, and over 80 faculty and staff (www.uwsp.edu/cnr/ ). The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is a comprehensive regional university with 8,400 undergraduate and 400 graduate students. Located in the central part of the state, Stevens Point has a population of about 25,000 in a metropolitan area of nearly 60,000 and offers a wide range of cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. or J.D. at or close to completion at the time of hire is required. A graduate degree in land use or natural resource planning or a closely related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates that show concise and engaging writing and presentation skills.

Appointment Date: July 1, 2010, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Terms of Employment: Assistant Professor, tenure track, full-time, annual appointment (12 month). Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure: Send hard copies (no e-mail) of an application letter, resume, transcripts, two letters of reference and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three additional references to: Anna Haines, Center for Land Use Education, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481. Phone: 715 346-2386

Deadline: Screening of applications will begin on February 15, 2010, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Under a court approved settlement agreement and Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing (addressed to the UWSP Equity & Affirmative Action Office) that their identity not be revealed. Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity revealed as a final candidate.

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University of Idaho
Dean, College of Natural Resources

Moscow, Idaho

The University of Idaho, a leading research institution and land-grant university, seeks as its next dean of the College of Natural Resources, an experienced executive and research professional who will provide strategic and operational leadership. The university recently has implemented a strategic action plan to guide its ongoing renewal and expansion for the future and is poised to develop the next phase of strategic innovation (http://www.uidaho.edu/provost/strategicactionplan.aspx).

The College of Natural Resources houses a comprehensive set of undergraduate and graduate science programs that attract distinguished faculty and diverse students from around the world. Along with a doctoral degree program, and two masters degree programs, the college offers eight bachelors degree programs including ecology and conservation biology, fire ecology and management, fishery resources, forest products, forest resources, rangeland ecology and management, resource recreation and tourism, and wildlife resources (www.uidaho.edu/cnr/deansearch).

The college is home to a wide range of multidisciplinary research units, more than 10,300 acres of experimental forest and two of Idahos gems, the Taylor Wilderness Research Station and the McCall Outdoor Science School, which all provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on, integrated learning experiences. The college is passionate about benefiting global societies through innovative knowledge creation, technology and leadership. CNR's 58 faculty members work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting to provide leadership in sustaining natural resources and help position our 575 undergraduates and 157 graduate students to be the next generation of leaders at the regional, national and global levels for sustainability and environmental stewardship.

The dean is the chief administrative officer of the college and reports to the provost and executive vice president. The dean has authority and responsibility for all aspects of curriculum planning and development, faculty and staff evaluation and development, budget and facilities. The dean plays a leadership role in fund raising, creating and sustaining an energized community, recruiting and retaining a diverse body of students and faculty, representing the college to the external community, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations with other colleges, universities, Native American Tribes, industry, and state and federal agencies.

Minimum Qualifications: This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary leader with administrative experience. The candidate must possess an earned doctorate/terminal degree from an accredited institution and credentials to hold a tenured professorship; outstanding record of scholarly activities; outstanding communication skills; broad knowledge of the colleges diverse disciplines; and a record of leadership of and advocacy for interdisciplinary programs as dean and/or chair of an academic department or equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications: Facilitative leadership abilities, vision and experience to successfully address the changes and challenges faced in defining the future course of the college and its collaborations with other colleges and universities; record of commitment to student-centered education, intellectual and social diversity; a keen appreciation for a proper balance for applied and fundamental research, as well as among research, outreach, undergraduate and graduate education that is consistent with the University of Idahos strategic objectives and the mission of land grant universities.

Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the states flagship institution of higher-education and its principal graduate education and research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the nation and the world. University researchers attract nearly $100 million in research grants and contracts each year. The University of Idaho is the only institution in the state to earn the prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification for high research activity. The universitys student population includes first-generation college students and ethnically diverse scholars. Offering more than 130 degree options in 10 colleges, the university has the combined strength of a large university with the intimacy of small learning communities. For information, visit www.uidaho.edu.

As Idaho's land grant and flagship research university, the university is an integral part of the fabric of the state and plays a key role in economic development. The President has recently announced six priorities for the university involving significant increases in: 1) entrepreneurship; 2) engagement; 3) sustainability; 4) diversity; 5) global connectivity; 6) interdisciplinarity. The university is also committed to investing in the emerging areas of 1) the transition from wilderness to urbanization; 2) the nexus of energy, agriculture, and the environment; 3) natural and induced modifications of living systems; 4) the development of a comprehensive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education initiative.

Outstanding programs, people and locations make the University of Idaho a dynamic research university with international renown. The Moscow residential campus and the university network of instructional, outreach, and research activities around the state and region enrich the social and economic health of the state.

The University of Idaho is home to over 11,700 undergraduate, graduates and professional students from all 50 states; international students from 76 countries comprise five percent of the student body. The university enrolls 65 National Merit Scholars, with almost 50 percent of the incoming freshmen in the top quartile of their graduating class. The University of Idaho is ranked among the most wired and wireless public universities in the West, adding an anytime-anywhere dimension to the setting of the picturesque rolling hills of the Palouse. Rich academic partnership opportunities are afforded with other universities and colleges in Idaho, the Idaho National Laboratory, Washington State University, only eight miles away, and other universities in the region. The University of Idaho has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community, and actively engages in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body.

Completed applications should include a letter of interest and qualifications relative to the position description, statements on the visions for education and research appropriate for the college of a land grant university, vitae, and contact information for five references (including names, title, address, phone number and email address). Nominations are welcome. All applications will be given full consideration. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2010 and the search process will continue until an appointment is made. Search Chairperson is Dean Scott Wood, University of Idaho, College of Science, P.O. Box 443025, Moscow, Idaho 83844-3025. Electronic online application: http://www.hr.uidaho.edu.

To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution.

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Social-Ecological Systems Modeling

The School of Economics (SOE) and the Senator George J. Mitchell Center at the University of Maine invite applications from social scientists for a tenure-track faculty position in SOE at the assistant or associate professor level. The successful candidate will join a new Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) funded by a 5-year, $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant. The position is one of four new hires supported by SSI, an innovative program in sustainability science. The successful candidate will participate in interdisciplinary research to develop and implement models of coupled natural-human systems. Information about SOE may be obtained at
http://www.umaine.edu/soe/ and about SSI at
http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/about/index.htm.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will tackle pioneering research problems associated with modeling of coupled natural-human systems, develop innovative courses, and meet service expectations through involvement in the efforts of the SSI and SOE. This faculty member will be expected to develop an active, nationally and internationally recognized, and externally funded research program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a modeling course to support the SSI, develop/teach additional courses to support SOE academic programs, and serve as an advisor to graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. with specialization in social science modeling or related area is required by the time of appointment. Expertise in one or more of the following modeling approaches is preferred: empirical quantitative modeling, simulation-based modeling, agent-based modeling/multi-agent systems, complexity science, neural networks, social network analysis, visualization or spatial social science. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience in empirical modeling of land use/land cover, forest management, or climate change; expertise in geographic information systems; experience completing interdisciplinary research and working on interdisciplinary teams; and ability to obtain external funding, publish in leading peerreviewed journals, and provide excellent lassroom instruction.

Applications:
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to obtain external funding to support their research program and to produce high-quality scholarship and publications. Candidates must also demonstrate the capacity for excellent teaching and mentoring. Candidates at the associate professor rank must have a proven track record in these areas. Candidates at the assistant professor level must show promise of significant scholarship and teaching ability.

Applications must include all of the following materials for consideration: (1) a cover letter that explicitly describes your qualifications and demonstrates your capacity to complete the position's responsibilities; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) names and contact information of three professional references; (4) graduate transcript; and (5) a sample of research. Please send materials in PDF form to tammy.crosby@maine.edu or in hard copy to Tammy Crosby, School of Economics, Attn: SSI Professor Search Committee, 5782 Winslow Hall, Room 206, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469-5782. Review of applications will begin Dec. 15, 2009. The expected start date is September of 2010, with a possibility of an earlier start date if it is mutually agreeable and funding is available.

The University of Maine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to
maintaining an intellectually and culturally diverse faculty.
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University of Maine

Sustainability Solutions Initiative Postdoctoral Fellows Program

The University of Maine is launching a national search for Postdoctoral Sustainability Science Fellows. The successful candidates will join a new Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) funded by a 5-year, $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant. SSI includes a team of 30 faculty from a range of disciplines and multiple academic institutions statewide. SSI's transformative research program integrates coupled natural and human systems modeling, stakeholder engagement, and solutions-oriented research activities. Organized under a theme of landscape change, SSI supports multiple research projects focused on urbanization, forest ecosystem management, and climate change. Collectively, these projects speak to various sustainability science challenges and present a unique opportunity to advance the field of sustainability science. A major thrust of SSI is to produce a new generation of scientists who are equipped to work across disciplinary boundaries and adept at collaborative, problem-solving work that spans research and practice. SSI is recruiting a cohort of 4 Postdoctoral Fellows with tentative start dates ranging from February 2010 to April 2010. These initial appointments will be for a one year duration with an opportunity for renewal. Concurrent SSI recruitment initiatives are seeking applications for 20 to 25 Doctoral Fellows and 4 faculty positions.

Responsibilities: As a cohort, the 4 Postdoctoral Fellows will serve an integrative function to the overall SSI. We seek postdoctoral fellows who can align themselves with one or more ongoing research teams and are willing to assume broader, integrative research responsibilities. The postdoctoral fellows will be expected to participate in ongoing team projects and SSI-wide research activities, such as statewide sustainability problem assessments within the areas of urbanization, forest ecosystem management, climate change, and stakeholder engagement. Core research responsibilities will include planning and completion of research projects, preparation of manuscripts for publication in collaboration with SSI researchers, and presentation of research findings at public and professional meetings. The cohort will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of SSI curricula and mentoring programs for graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. with specialization in biological or earth sciences, communication, engineering, mathematics, natural resource management, public policy, social sciences or a closely related technical or scientific discipline is required by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working on interdisciplinary research teams.

Applications: Candidates must demonstrate the capacity to support their research programs, produce high-quality scholarship and publications, and advance the SSI research program. Applications must include all of the following materials for consideration: (1) a written statement (2-3 pages) that summarizes both the candidate's research goals and interests in sustainability science and the candidate's capacity and plan for completing the Fellowship responsibilities; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) undergraduate and graduate transcripts; (4) a sample of research (e.g., peer-reviewed publication); and (5) names and contact information of three professional references. Please send materials in PDF form to hallsworth@maine.edu or in hard copy form to Ruth Hallsworth, Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research, 5710 Norman Smith Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. Review of applications will begin December 18, 2009.

For more details on SSI, visit the project website at: http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/

The University of Maine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to maintaining an intellectually and culturally diverse faculty and staff.

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Applicant Pool

The Institute for a Sustainable Environment at the University of Oregon is creating an applicant pool for the position of research assistant/associate to participate in applied natural and social science research. The minimum requirements are a master's degree and two years in applied natural or social science research. Specific duties will depend upon project. Essential to all applicants are excellent writing and communication skills, demonstrated self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks. Positions are fixed term and limited duration. Information at http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/. EO/AA/ADA insitution committed to cultural diversity.

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