The Aquatic Ecologist and Technology Transfer Specialist at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University and the Institute for Water Research (IWR) is a full‐time, 12-month fixed-term position with 10% research, 20% teaching, 60% extension/outreach, and 10% leadership/service assignment roles. The teaching expectations will include a 3-credit class (to be negotiated with Fisheries and Wildlife leadership) that potentially includes lecture and a lab each academic year. The selected candidate will provide leadership on IWR’s efforts to train users on tools developed for water management. An earned MS in limnology or an allied field (e.g., fisheries, aquatic community ecology, conservation biology) with specialization or experience with inland lakes and rivers is required. However, a Ph.D. in similar fields is preferred. Review of applications begins on 03/15/2024.
The Rachel Carson Council is hiring a Research and Policy Associate who is an aspiring, creative, committed and flexible environmental leader at the beginning of their career. The candidate should be willing to help expand and innovate at a small, but growing organization.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in marine or environmental studies, science, history, or political science, or combined with other majors, minors or concentrations in helpful fields such as African American or Women’s Studies, English, journalism, creative writing, public policy is required.
Responsibilities:
- Track proceedings in the House and Senate to help inform RCC’s priorities in the policy agenda; attend legislative hearings, write memos, and send weekly updates to RCC staff regarding relevant issues.
- Write and publish reports, articles, Op-Eds, policy briefs and papers for the RCC on its issues to include placement in other media outlets, journals, magazines, etc.
- Speak publicly for the organization through lectures, workshops, rallies, and in the media.
- Participate in and present to the RCC Campus Network, at RCC conferences, advocacy days, and trainings for RCC Fellows, etc. Work closely under the RCC Director of Policy and Programs to execute events, research, writing, and more.
- Carry out additional tasks as needed and directed by the President & CEO within RCC’s mission.
Pay is $50,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.
The deadline for application is January 31, 2024, or until filled.
The Department of Computer Science urgently needs interested students willing to apply for a remote position with a weekly pay of $350.00 as compensation for research. This offer is open to students from any department of the institution. Tasks of the position can be carried out remotely. Slots are limited and consideration will be given on a first come first serve basis. Ability to carry out instructions on time is an important factor in the qualification process.
To proceed with the application process, please contact Dr. Bo Chen via text on +1(316) 334-2316 stating your full name, email address, department and year of study regarding the job description and further application requirements.
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 (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.
The research project is titled Landfill Mining: Pasts and Futures of Waste Management and starts summer or fall 2023.
This 1-year research position is part of a US Department of Energy-funded team investigating the potential benefits and impacts of “landfill mining.”
The candidate will work with Dr. Jonathan Robins to investigate patterns of landfill development and engage in interdisciplinary research to evaluate the impacts of landfill mining on landfill-adjacent communities.
Landfills and other waste management sites are frequently the causes of environmental and social injustices, yet many waste sites also hold substantial quantities of aluminum and other resources.
New and current students in Social Sciences graduate programs are eligible to apply (IHA, EEP, and Sustainable Communities) as well as current undergraduates applying for accelerated MS degrees in these programs.
Please contact Dr. Robins at jrobins@mtu.edu to arrange an informational interview about this position.
- Director of Research-PAST Foundation
- The Partnering Anthropology with Science and Technology (PAST) Foundation is seeking a Cultural Anthropologist who will lead the PAST Research team and oversee a robust research portfolio of internal and external initiatives, including our STEM Identity Project.
- The team’s primary focus is K–12 education, with a significant emphasis on career and technical education, workforce readiness, out-of-school, early childhood, and secondary education settings.
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Anthropology and preferably a focus on education.