*The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP)* The Swenson College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota Duluth welcomes applications for two Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows in several departments, including in the area of *limnology* at the Large Lakes Observatory.
The Large Lakes Observatory <https://scse.d.umn.edu/large-lakes-observatory> (LLO) at UMD is the only institute in the U.S. dedicated to the scientific study of large lakes throughout the world. Our faculty hold appointments in UMD’s Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Physics departments, bringing a strong interdisciplinary dimension to research, education, and outreach conducted at LLO. We maintain a robust research program on the Laurentian Great Lakes, but our outlook and activities are global. Current research focuses on both large and small lakes in East Africa, Asia, and the Americas, as well as coastal ocean environments and ancient aquatic systems. Our analytical and laboratory facilities support a wide range of research in biogeochemistry, biology, sedimentology, and physics of aquatic environment, and we operate the only UNOLS research vessel on the Great Lakes, the R/V Blue Heron. The LLO is part of an established limnology community in Duluth and the University of Minnesota system. Our scientists work closely with other aquatic researchers at UMD and the University of Minnesota system, as well as governmental and non-profit environmental groups in the Duluth area, including the Natural Resources Research Institute, the Duluth EPA laboratory, and the St Louis Estuary National Estuarine Research Reserve. LLO faculty and students conduct research in the fields of paleolimnology and paleoclimatology, physical processes in lakes, organic and inorganic biogeochemistry, geomicrobiology, and aquatic ecology. Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows interested in working with us can join studies on organic carbon cycling and organic geochemistry (Katie Schreiner, [email protected]), microplastics (Liz Minor, [email protected]), organic and inorganic carbon cycling (Liz Minor, [email protected]), fluid dynamics, waves, and turbulence (Samuel Kelly, [email protected]), biogeochemical modeling and ancient oceans (Sergei Katsev, [email protected]), paleoclimatology and climate dynamics (Byron Steinman, [email protected]), cyanobacteria and bloom ecology and sediment microbiology (Cody Sheik, [email protected]), winter limnology (Ted Ozersky, [email protected]), and bioacoustics or remote-sensing based studies of lake dynamics (Catherine O’Reilly, [email protected]). Prospective fellows should contact one of the faculty members above to discuss your fellowship application before applying. We encourage prospective applicants with unique ideas that may not fit directly into one of the topics listed here to reach out to the most closely relevant faculty. We are committed to supporting the research and professional growth of postdoctoral fellows and fostering a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences. The successful candidate is expected to actively contribute to the intellectual life of the LLO and the University by engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration. The postdoctoral fellow will participate in department activities, including attending seminars, fostering positive relationships among faculty, students, and staff, and building connections across the University that advance the fellow’s research and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive academic community. Candidates should have received a PhD degree in a relevant field by the start date of the appointment and should demonstrate a strong record of publication or other scholarly achievements for their career stage. Please direct general questions to Ted Ozersky ( [email protected]). *Award Details for 2025-27 PPFP* - Salary: $57,000, plus health benefits - $10,000 for the following: - Research funds - Travel to system campuses travel for the fellow and mentor for PPFP events (per year) - Office space and computer - School mentoring and workshops - Expectation of a tenure-track position at the end of the fellowship, subject to satisfactory performance, departmental review and vote, and college approval. - Relocation expenses *Required Application Materials* For full consideration, please be sure to include the following materials in your application: - Thesis abstract – one page - Research Proposal – 700-1,000 words (not including references and citations) describing the project you would like to work on over the term of your postdoctoral fellowship period. In your research proposal, please list faculty mentors you would like to work with. Note that each participating unit has designated an acting faculty mentor to endorse your application when it is submitted via the PPFP Portal System. Through the selection process, participating units will work closely with applicants to identify an appropriate mentor or mentoring committee to work with during their postdoctoral appointment. - Education and Background Statement – 500-700 words describing your personal background, contributions to diversity and equal opportunity through your academic career, relevant professional/non-traditional academic experience, and rationale for your postdoc commitment. - Curriculum vitae > Sample of work – sample publication or unpublished paper for PhDs, please limit to 35 pages (not including references and citations) - Name, institutional affiliation, and email addresses of two references *How do I apply and what are the deadlines?* Application instructions can be found on the University of Minnesota PPFP website <https://ppfp.umn.edu/>. Apply online via the PPFP website <https://ppfp.umn.edu/>. *Questions? *Contact [email protected] *Closing Date: *December 1, 2024, 11:59 PM. Review of applications will begin immediately. Units may ask you to submit additional materials as they engage in their selection processes. Contact Ted Ozersky [email protected] -- Ted Ozersky Interim Director, Large Lakes Observatory Associate Professor, Department of Biology University of Minnesota Duluth 218-726-7492 To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
