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U.P. Land Conservancy Executive Director

Published December 7, 2023

The Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is hiring an Executive Director who will direct all land trust operations and programs, supervise staff, and represent UPLC as the face of the organization.

Responsibilities Include:

implementing UPLC’s Strategic Plan,
leading and facilitating fund development,
and prioritizing program activities to ensure that UPLC functions within its capacity.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience with nonprofit administration, fundraising, and building relationships.
Knowledge of current natural resources practices and land trust operations.
Experience in writing funded grant proposals.
Skills in staff development and interpersonal leadership skills.
Experience with effective public presentation and writing skills.
BA or BS in a related field

Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research

Published September 17, 2023

By Grace Murray

Graduate

The Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research program works with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program to study coastal systems. One specific opportunity offered is a social science coastal-related fellowship research opportunity. This postdoctoral researcher will help advance fundamental Coastal Change Hazards research, guide and improve coastal hazard assessment capabilities, and advance knowledge of coastal processes to meet the needs of coastal stakeholders around the Nation. The research opportunity will include a focus on assessing social aspects of model predictions in conjunction with the impact of an actual storm event.

Associate Teaching Professor in GIS

Published September 17, 2023

By Grace Murray

Graduate

There is availability for an Associate Teaching Professor in GIS at University of California, Santa Cruz. This position will entail multiple key roles intended to support a growing geospatial program in the Department of Environmental Studies. These roles include leading a GIS Master’s program, teaching courses for undergraduate, graduate, and professional development in GIS and Spatial Data Science, maintaining the Center for Integrated Spatial Research (CISR) facilities, and supporting research in geospatial research in the department. This full-time position will start in July of 2024.

Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Research Associate

Published September 7, 2023

By Grace Murray

Graduate

SEEA Research Associate

The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance is hiring for a full-time Research Associate hybrid position in Atlanta Georgia. Research will focus on how “climate change policy impacts people and the energy sector.” A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. This position centers around research and writing and stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Michigan Space Grant Consortium Grants and Fellowships

Published September 7, 2023

By Grace Murray

Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Grants and Fellowships

Michigan Space Grant Consortium aims to foster awareness of education in and research on communities in Michigan. Research may occur over the summer, during the academic year, or both. Many students in our department have received these grants and fellowships in the past. Please consider applying to this great opportunity to help fund your research or to gain a fellowship.

Deadlines:
- October 18, 2023 by Noon — All other submissions.
- November 8, 2023 by Noon — Internal deadline for undergraduate and graduate fellowship proposals.
- November 15, 2023 by 5 pm — Final materials, after review and approval by SPO, must be uploaded to MSGC by the applicant.

Survey Statistician

Published April 5, 2023

By Grace Murray

Graduate

Survey Statistician at the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES)
- This position is responsible for planning, developing, and executing ongoing survey projects, as well as introducing and managing new survey developments and initiatives, redesign activities and methodological research.
- Salary:$132,368 – $172,075 per year
- The application deadline is April 17th, 2023.
- Located in Alexandria, Washington.
- This job is telework eligible.

Summer Work Opportunity at Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities

Published April 5, 2023

By Grace Murray

Based in Traverse City, MI Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is looking for a motivated student to lead research on solar energy development across schools in Michigan.
This individual will work with Groundwork Climate and Clean Energy program staff to compile a list of schools in Michigan with solar installations and to track the amount of capacity that it represents across the state.
In this report, we also hope to incorporate a trendspotter section to highlight Ann Arbor Public Schools which have committed to achieving 100% renewable energy in their district.
This is a summer work opportunity supervised by Chelsea Schelly in partnership with Groundwork.
If you are interested, please contact cschelly@mtu.edu

Ph.D. Opportunities at George Mason University

Published March 22, 2023

By Grace Murray

Graduate

Two Ph.D. opportunities in the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Sciences are available at George Mason University. The university is seeking candidates with strong foundations in transportation, geography analysis, and research interests. Ideal candidates would have experience with mobility, accessibility, spatial interaction, transportation infrastructure, and the influences of emerging technologies on urban design and travel behavior. Applicants should hold a Master’s in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their curriculum vitae and a paragraph explaining their interests and skills to Alireza Ermagun at aermagun@gmu.edu

A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum Summer Help

Published March 22, 2023

By Grace Murray

The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum is hiring students for the summer. Work would start no later than the week of Monday, May 1^st, 2023. Preferably there would be training shifts that would start at the beginning of April. The position is focused on the museum’s gift shop, retail sales, and sales inventory. The ideal student should have a minimum of 4-hour blocks of time available to work and preferably longer as well as the ability to work between 9 am and 5 pm. Availability on Saturdays would also be ideal. Retail sales and/or customer service experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge of geology and minerals is not required. Starting pay $12/hr.

Contact the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum on Michigan Tech’s campus for more information.

Interdisciplinary Scientist

Published March 16, 2023

By Grace Murray

Graduate

The Interdisciplinary Scientist will work with the New York Cities team at The Nature Conservancy.

The scientist will provide technical and scientific support and leadership related to understanding, visualizing, and communicating about the social-ecological systems of cities in an applied context.

A master’s degree in a science related field and 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience are required.

Applications are due by March 26, 2023

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