Michigan IGCB Postdoc — Biodiversity Forecasting and Climate Change
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan’s Institute for Global Change Biology seeks a postdoctoral researcher in biodiversity forecasting and climate change. A PhD and strong quantitative/ecological modeling skills are required. Applications are reviewed from 1 November 2026 until the position is filled; compensation is not specified in the call.
This postdoctoral researcher will join a CIEE-supported international Freshwater Futures synthesis project, developing reproducible biodiversity and climate-vulnerability analyses. The role is based at the University of Michigan and co-supervised by Dr Thiago Gonçalves-Souza and Dr Bruno Soares of the University of Regina. The first appointment is one year, with a possible extension subject to performance and available funding. Apply through the official University of Michigan-hosted form; review begins 1 November 2026 and continues until filled.
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Benefits
Research appointment supported by the CIEE Freshwater Futures project, with an initial one-year term and possible extension pending satisfactory performance and funding. The call does not specify a salary, health-insurance package or relocation support; confirm terms with the university before accepting an offer.
Eligibility summary
Applicants must hold a PhD in ecology, biology, environmental science, geography, computer science, statistics or a related field before starting. Michigan seeks strong quantitative programming, ecological modeling and species distribution model experience, a publication record, and evidence of independent research. The call does not state a nationality restriction; applicants should check employment eligibility with the university.
Requirements
Apply using the application form linked from the University of Michigan IGCB call. Review starts 1 November 2026 and continues until the position is filled, so early submission is advisable. Ask three referees to upload letters using the separate official reference form.
Documents required
One-page cover letter, CV with publications and funding history, up to three representative publications, and contact information for three referees. Combine applicant materials into one PDF; three reference letters go through the separate referee upload form.
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How to submit applications
Verified on the University of Michigan IGCB official call and its live university-created Google application form on 19 October 2026. Review begins 1 November 2026 and continues until the position is filled; this is a rolling call, not a 1 November deadline. Initial one-year appointment; pay and benefits are not specified in this call. Separate reference-letter form is linked on the official source page.
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