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Postdoctoral Scholar: Sustainable Polymers

Postdoctoral Scholar: Sustainable Polymers

SEFS, Mutian Hua, mthua@uw.edu

 

Description

Dr. Mutian Hua’s lab at the University of Washington (the RISE Polymer Lab) seeks to hire a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to engage in the scalable synthesis and manufacturing of novel sustainable polymers derived from biomass. The candidate hired to this position will have the opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team to develop sustainable polymers with tunable characteristics, establish advanced manufacturing routes for these polymers and implement computational algorithms to assist their optimization. 

The RISE Polymer Lab is dedicated to developing the next generation of robust, intelligent, sustainable, and evolving (RISE) polymers with high robustness, bio-renewability, life-like responsiveness, and evolvable properties to resolve the conflict of global development and plastic waste accumulation. The lab seeks to understand the structural-property relationship in polymers through molecular engineering, structural engineering, and advanced characterization across scales. With these insights, we resolve conflicting design principles required to combine diverse properties for advanced applications in consumer, biomedical, and robotic soft materials.

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Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity – Harvard University

Sponsor: Harvard University

Program: Rowland Institute Fellowships

https://www.rowland.harvard.edu/fellowships/

Program number: 2025

Award amount: $300,000 per year for up to 5 years

Sponsor deadline: 8/15/2025

 

Program Description:

The Rowland Institute aims to support the most promising young scientists in their independent pursuit of groundbreaking research. We are looking for individuals who have already demonstrated exceptional achievements in their fields and who are ready to begin independent research groups (including the hiring of small teams), take on new challenges, and push the boundaries of their fields. The program is open to scientists from a wide range of experimental fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and neuroscience.

 

The Rowland Institute seeks outstanding early-career experimentalists in all fields of science and engineering. The Rowland Fellowship provides an opportunity to establish an independent program in the rich intellectual environment of Cambridge, Massachusetts. To qualify, applicants should currently be in the process of either completing their PhDs and/or have received their PhD after May 1, 2024. Fellows must have completed their doctoral degree prior to starting their Fellowship term.

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UW Libraries Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial now in WordPress

The UW Libraries Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial is now in WordPress! Due to several changes to UW IT’s Canvas policies, the Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial can no longer be permanently hosted in Canvas and will be deleted in Canvas as of June 30th. If you use the Canvas version of the tutorial, or know of anyone in your department who does, please delete the Canvas modules and redirect any links to the WordPress site.
The Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial content follows the principles of learner-centered design, which empower students to be leaders and co-creators of their own learning experiences. The WordPress platform has enabled us to incorporate student engagement activities, and makes the Tutorial more accessible to the UW community and beyond.
The Tutorial honors student strengths and student expertise and actively applies an anti-racist lens to citation, information evaluation, and publishing and scholarship practices. Tutorial modules include: Strategic reading; Evaluating information; Information sources & databases; Search skills & strategies; Citation practices; Publishing & sharing research and Finding your balance, including a section on “imposter phenomenon.” The Tutorial is maintained quarterly by the Undergraduate Student Success team and consistently receives ~35,000 views per academic year.
Please contact us if you have any questions about using the tutorial in your teaching and advising duties!
Best,
Emilie Vrbancic, Amanda Hornby & Linda Whang
UW Libraries Undergraduate Student Success Team
Emilie Vrbancic
Undergraduate Experience Librarian
Undergraduate Student Success Team
University of Washington Libraries
206.616.2872 | vrbancic@uw.edu
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Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Biology Education Research at UW


Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Biology Education Research

The Halmo lab in the Biology department at the University of Washington seeks applicants for a postdoctoral scholar in biology education research. The postdoctoral scholar will join an NSF-funded project to investigate the impact of social metacognition on collaboration in undergraduate biology classes. The postdoctoral scholar will lead mixed methods analyses of a large dataset of small group work recordings from biology classes and join the Biology Education Research Group and the Biology Learning & Teaching Community at the University of Washington.

Key Responsibilities

·  Lead multi-dimensional qualitative coding of small group work transcripts

·  Perform quantitative analyses of nested data using multilevel modeling

·  Collaborate with and mentor undergraduate researchers from diverse backgrounds

·  Manage and organize a large dataset

·  Prepare manuscripts for publication

·  Present and disseminate research findings

 

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

·  a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline, STEM higher education, or a closely related field,

·  a strong record of publication,

·  high self-motivation to lead data analysis and widely disseminate results

Preference will be given to applicants with the following characteristics:

·  background in discipline-based education research (DBER),

·  strong written and verbal communication skills,

·  experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods and/or interest in developing these skillsets,

·  experience with management and organization of large projects,

·  strong background in life sciences content

Terms of Employment

This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment with a flexible start date as early as October 2025. The salary range for this position is $6,250-6,500/month ($75,000-$78,000 annually) with associated benefits. There is a possibility of reappointment based on performance and funding. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applications

Candidates should electronically submit a single PDF file to halmo@uw.edu containing:
(1) a 1-page cover letter indicating their interest in and qualifications for the position,
(2) a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information for 3 professional references, and
(3) a 1-page summary of their education research experience and/or interests.

Review of applications will begin July 25, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Stephanie Halmo (halmo@uw.edu) with any questions.

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Forest Ecology Tenure Track Faculty Position at Southern Illinois University

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor (Forest Ecology) School of Forestry and Horticulture SIU Carbondale

POSITION: Assistant Professor [Forest Ecology], nine (9) month, tenure track effective January 1, 2026 or August 16, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS Qualified applicants are required to have: 1) Ph.D. in forestry, forest ecology, or other closely related natural-resources field by the effective date of hire. ABD applicants will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements will be completed by the time of hire. 2) Demonstrated experience or ability in teaching relevant coursework; 3) Strong communication skills and interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students; 4) Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with natural resource research scientists and other natural resource professionals to develop and maintain an active research program.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1) In addition to the Ph.D., B.S. in Forestry from an SAF- accredited university. 2) Record of publications in refereed journals and securing of external research grants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Course teaching requirements may include: Forest Ecology, Forest Ecosystems, and other undergraduate and graduate level coursework. Expected teaching load is two courses in the Fall semester and two courses in the Spring semester. Additionally, involvement in the teaching of our intersession field course is expected. The incumbent is expected to advise/mentor graduate and undergraduate students. The incumbent will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program with relevance to Illinois and Midwest region and lead an outreach component to assist our citizens, businesses, and agencies understanding of forest ecology.

 

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with professional experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin August 16, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit the following through our online application system (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu): letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts (official required upon hire), and complete contact information for three professional references.

FOR QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Charles Ruffner – SIU School of Forestry and Horticulture

618-453-3341

Position Announcement – SIU Forest Ecology

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Sr. Research Specialist Position Announcement – Ecohydrology, Oklahoma State University

The department of Natural Resources Ecology and Management at Oklahoma State University seeks applicants for the position of Sr. Research Specialist in Ecohydrology.  This is a full-time professional staff position.  It will remain open until a suitable applicant is identified.

Full Position Description

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Graduate Summer Teaching Opportunities

Two Summer Teaching Opportunities

The University of Washington Math Science Upward Bound (UW STEMsub) Program seeks Science Elective and STEM Section Instructors to teach high school students as part of our Summer Academy. UW STEMsub is an outreach program in the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity that helps low-income and potential first-generation college students excel in high school, get accepted to college, and graduate with a STEM degree. The goal of the summer program is to help prepare students for the demands of college and advance their academic and personal development.

This summer, the UW STEMsub Summer Academy will be held on the UW Campus from June 30th to August 8th. Each class will include approximately fifteen rising 11th or 12th graders.

The ideal candidates are advanced graduate students or postdocs in STEM fields with teaching experience and a commitment to outreach. A B.S. or B.A. in a STEM field is required. All candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Candidates from low-income/first generation backgrounds or with experience in working with these populations are encouraged to apply. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please complete the online application at  https://form.jotform.com/250924874729975. Be sure to select the position(s) you are applying for. For more information contact David Wolczyk at dwolczyk@uw.edu .

Summer Section Instructor
Description:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ZVFd14TGjgE-408FIDnxVpQyvE1M8Dx/view?usp=drive_link

UW STEMsub seeks an Instructor to teach a Study Section class to high school students in support of our Summer STEM Seminar Lecture series. The STEMsub STEM Seminar Series offers students an introduction to different STEM fields, a glimpse into original research, and insight into careers in STEM fields.

Teaching commitment is 2 hours per day for 4 days per week. The Study Section Instructor attends the Seminar Series lectures and teaches a study section to help students understand the content of the lectures. Four of these sessions will be extended lab sections. They also help students learn “STEM Survival Skills” needed for success in college. Designed in collaboration with lab coordinators, instructors, and professors, this curriculum helps provide students with the STEM skills they are often lacking when they arrive at UW or other colleges. Study Section Instructors help students develop good study skills, learn data collection and analysis skills, work on group projects, and accompany students on lab and facilities tours. Classes are comprised of fifteen to twenty-five rising 11th or 12th graders.

The six week summer program will be held on the UW Campus from June 30th to August 8th. Compensation is $2,600 to $3,000 for the class depending on background and experience.

Engineering Elective Instructor

Description:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dtwGlssXCQk4q2K06gxqw7McIn2UODSZ/view?usp=drive_link

UW STEMsub seeks an Instructor to prepare curriculum and instructional materials and teach an elective Engineering class during our six week Summer Academy. The goal of the class is to provide students with an introduction to engineering and the engineering design and development process. The class will include ten to fifteen rising 11th or 12th graders.

Teaching commitment is 1 hour per day for 4 days per week. The six week summer program will be held on the UW Campus from June 30th to August 8th. Compensation is $1,800 to $2,000 for the class depending on background and experience.

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Job announcement at University of Guam

 

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Rachael T. Leon Guerrero, PhD, RDN

Dean, College of Natural & Applied Sciences

Director, UOG Cooperative Extension Service

Director, Western Pacific Tropical Research Center (WPTRC/AES)

PI, College of Natural & Applied Sciences

 

Office: +1 (671) 735-2001
rachaeltlg@triton.uog.edu

The University of Guam is a U.S. Land Grant and Sea Grant Institution accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. UOG is an equal opportunity provider and employer committed to our island wisdom values of inadahi yan inagofli’e: respect, compassion, and community.

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Job Posting for Natural Resources Instructor – Tenure Track Position at Green River College

The Department of Natural Resources at Green River College is currently seeking to fill a tenure-track, full-time position for a Natural Resources Instructor, starting in Fall 2025. I would greatly appreciate it if you could share this job posting with individuals or networks who might be interested in this opportunity.
Please find the link to the job posting below for your reference.
Warm regards,
Vaishnavi Thakar, PhD
Natural Resources Faculty
Green River College
253-316-6270