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[Autre] Lecturer III, Natural Sciences à University of Michigan Residential College

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:53:09 +0200

The Residential College (RC) of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan is seeking applicants for a full-time Lecturer III to teach courses on the topics of “Science and Society” and to serve as head of this program. The RC is a four-year, living-learning community and a unit within the College of LS&A serving the undergraduate student population on the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position with a university-year appointment beginning August 25, 2027. The “Science and Society” Program aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge in the natural sciences and to demonstrate the mutual influences among science, technology, policy, and culture. This program emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching and experiential learning whenever feasible. The subject areas of natural science are open; we are particularly interested in those related to climate change, biodiversity, or health.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will serve as head of the program and teach five courses throughout the academic year (fall and winter terms) beginning on August 25, 2027.

Teaching responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level courses in their areas of expertise. Each fall, the candidate will also offer a first-year writing seminar on a natural-science theme. Examples of recent first-year writing courses of this kind are “Lessons from Deep Time” and “The Science of Creativity.” The academic minor in Science, Technology, and Society is housed in the Residential College. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to serve as faculty advisor to the minor or as a general advisor in the RC depending on staffing needs.

Administrative responsibilities

The responsibilities of the program head are listed below; these extend throughout the year.

Hold regular meetings for faculty in the program
Oversee course offerings and curriculum management of the program, including review of course descriptions as needed
Meet with RC students enrolled in natural-science majors
Interact with the RC Academic Services office
Attend meetings of the RC Curriculum Planning Committee as a representative of the Science and Society Program
Advise the RC Administrative Team and Executive Committee on program needs and accomplishments
Liaise with the natural-science departments on campus to identify faculty who could cross-list courses in the RC Science and Society Program.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have an advanced degree in the natural sciences (e.g., earth sciences, biology, physics) prior to the starting date and instructional expertise teaching undergraduate students. In addition, desired qualifications are a PhD in the natural sciences and evidence of successful teaching of a diverse group of undergraduate students in small-course settings. Excellence in teaching and instructional service will be the principal criteria used to select the successful candidate.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants should submit their materials to Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/187995

Cover Letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Three references, which should include their contact information and your relationship to them.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information

Questions about applying for this position can be emailed to: rcpositions@umich.edu.

We anticipate notifying the successful candidate by December 1, 2026.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.

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[Autre] Senior Scientist (m/f/d) à Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:53:09 +0200

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.

For Research Department 3 - Transformation Pathways - PIK is offering a position as

Senior Scientist (m/f/d)

(Position number: 23-2026 Researcher NEWPATHWAYS)

in the field of integrated assessment modelling and climate change mitigation pathway analysis, starting on 01.11.2026.

The position is funded for 2 years and 5 months. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13 This is a full-time position with a working time of 40 hours per week. The position is suitable for part-time work that is close to full-time.

Key responsibilities:

Contribute strategically to international climate policy analysis at PIK using and developing integrated assessment modelling (REMIND-MAgPIE model) Lead the synthesis work package in the EU Horizon NEWPATHWAYS project on climate and development pathways, working closely with the principal investigator Prof. Dr. Elmar Kriegler (PI) and the project coordination at PIK Coordinate an integrated assessment model comparison on new global transformation pathways to inform the second Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement Engage in stakeholder dialogues and outreach with international climate policymakers to share insights from scenario analyses Requirements:

A post-graduate degree (PhD/Dr) in economics, public policy, physics, engineering, operations research, environmental sciences, or a related field Strong analytical skills with a passion for applied modeling and scenario analysis Proven track record in publishing and presenting scientific work Programming experience (knowledge of R and/or GAMS is a plus) Experience in teamwork and collaborative coding (e.g. using github) is an asset We expect

Independent and initiative-driven work style Structured and goal-oriented thinking Strong communication skills Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams Excellent command of oral and written English Willingness to travel for project meetings and workshops Strong teamwork and organizational skills

We offer:

Creative Collaboration: Be part of an engaged, dynamic interdisciplinary team utilizing PIK’s renowned integrated assessment modeling framework, REMIND-MAgPIE. Global Impact: Play a key role in the exciting EU Horizon Project NEWPATHWAYS, working with an international consortium from four continents to develop strategies aligned with the Paris Agreement. Top Research: Push the modeling and analysis of climate change transformation pathways to a new frontier in a unique and internationally recognized research environment. Engagement Opportunities: Connect directly with stakeholders and provide high-level policy advice, turning your research into actionable change. A Beautiful Setting: Work in a stimulating environment on Potsdam’s stunning, historic Telegrafenberg campus, just a short commute from Berlin. Family-Friendly Benefits: Benefit from the company daycare center “Geolino,” located within walking distance of PIK in the Telegrafenberg science park Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible hours and the option for mobile working (up to 50% of your time) Networking Potential: Collaborate with PIK’s extensive national and international network of leading climate and economic research institutes Competitive Compensation: Receive a collective pay scheme and associated benefits, including a subsidized travel card or Deutschland-Ticket Job Paid vacation: 30 days of paid vacation For Free: free charging stations for e-bikes on Telegrafenberg campus PIK values equality and diversity. We encourage applications without photos. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, care responsibilities, or age. PIK seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. PIK also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.

Please apply by 13.08.2026 directly via our application form below this job advertisement on our website.

If you hold an international higher education qualification, please also submit a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) with your application. If you do not yet have a transcript evaluation, please note that you may have to request one if your application is successful. For further information, please visit the website: https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html

For further information or to discuss the position, please contact David Hansmann.

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