The Frederick A. and Barbara M. Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise at the <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Michigan</st1:placename> is a joint program between the <st1:placename w:st="on">Stephen</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">M.</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Ross</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">School</st1:placename> of Business and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Natural Resources</st1:placename></st1:place> and Environment. Its mission is to be a premier source for the creation and dissemination of knowledge focused on ecologically, economically and socially sustainable development and enterprise.
We are now inviting applications from qualified candidates who are at the beginning of their academic careers, having received the Ph.D. or comparable degree between June 1, 2008, and August 30, 2010. Fellows appointed as Post-Doctoral Scholars in the Erb Institute are expected to be in residence during the academic years of the fellowship, to participate in the intellectual life of the Institute, and to devote time to their independent research. If desired, teaching may be included in the agreement. The annual stipend will be $65,000 based on an academic calendar year, September 1 - August 31. You will be eligible for participation in the University health and life insurance options. The appointment is intended to extend for two years starting on September 1, 2010, though the Institute will also consider applications for one-year appointments. Preference will be given to applications received by December 15, 2009 and must include the following:
1. A cover letter explaining your interest.
2. A current curriculum vitae. As an addendum, please include a list of courses taken as a graduate student. A transcript is not required.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
Acknowledgement of receipt of materials will be sent via email.
Please send application materials electronically to:
Managing Director of the Erb Institute | | (Erb Institute<mailto:erbinstitute@umich.edu>)
or by mail to:
Erb Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Michigan</st1:placename></st1:place>
<st1:address w:st="on"><st1:street w:st="on">701 Tappan Street</st1:street>, <st1:city w:st="on">Ann Arbor</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">MI</st1:state> <st1:postalcode w:st="on">48109-1234</st1:postalcode></st1:address>
(734) 647-9799
For more information about the Frederick A. and Barbara M. Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise, please visit: http://www.erb.umich.edu | | | | Andrew J. Hoffman | Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise | The University of Michigan | 701 Tappan Street, R4472 | Ann Arbor, MI 48109 | Phone: 734.763.9455 | Fax: 734.764.2555 | Email: ajhoff@umich.edu<mailto:ajhoff@umich.edu>
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