IGCB Assistant Research Scientist

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 preich@umich.edu. 

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.