[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities - The Gund Institute at UVM

[Bailey Rowland]

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The Gund Institute for Environment<https://www.uvm.edu/gund> at the University of Vermont (UVM) brings scholars and leaders together to accelerate research, uncover solutions and tackle the world's most pressing environmental issues.

Gund Institute Funded PhD Opportunities

The Gund Institute for Environment seeks exceptional PhD applicants to start Fall 2020 and conduct interdisciplinary research on global environmental challenges. Applications are due January 15, 2020.

The Gund Institute is a newly expanded campus-wide research accelerator, where 180 faculty, global affiliates, postdocs, and graduate students collaborate widely to understand interactions among ecological, social, and economic systems. We explore environmental issues at the interface of four pressing research themes: climate solutions, health and well-being, sustainable agriculture, and resilient communities.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment where diverse voices and perspectives are active and welcome. We encourage applicants who bring diverse perspectives to our community.

CURRENT OFFERS:


     *   Gund PhD Fellowships: We seek up to four PhD students to work on Gund research themes, especially the connections among them. Students will receive up to four years of support at $32,000 per year, plus tuition.



     *   Gund Barrett PhD Fellowships: We seek up to two PhD students for a new opportunity provided by the Gund Institute and UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS), supported by The Barrett Foundation. Students will receive up to four years of funding, including an annual stipend of $35,000, plus tuition.


All students are eligible for health insurance, and conference and research funds.

For more details, explore Gund PhD Fellowships online<http://go.uvm.edu/gundphd2020>.



Gund Institute Postdoc Positions



The Gund Institute seeks exceptional postdoctoral scholars to start Fall 2020 and conduct interdisciplinary research on major global environmental challenges. Applications are due February 15, 2020.



The Gund Institute is a newly expanded campus-wide research accelerator, where 180 faculty, global affiliates, postdocs, and graduate students collaborate widely to understand interactions among ecological, social, and economic systems. We explore environmental issues at the interface of four pressing research themes: climate solutions, health and well-being, sustainable agriculture, and resilient communities.


We are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment where diverse voices and perspectives are active and welcome. We encourage applicants who bring diverse perspectives to our community.



ABOUT THE POSITIONS:



Gund Postdocs pursue rigorous, original research that spans traditional disciplines and advances Gund research themes. Postdocs are supervised by at least one Gund Faculty Fellow. Co-advisors from different departments are encouraged.



These two-year positions have an annual salary of $49,000, plus benefits, and a $5,000 per year discretionary fund for research costs and travel. Postdocs also benefit from professional development opportunities, including communications and policy training.



Learn more about Gund Postdoctoral Fellowships<http://go.uvm.edu/postdoc2020> online.






CONTACT:


Bailey Rowland

Program Specialist

The Gund Institute for Environment

University of Vermont

Tel: 802.656.2906  I  Email: bailey.rowland at uvm.edu

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