Gund Institute for Environment

Postdoctoral Fellows

The Gund Institute community includes exceptional postdoctoral scholars who conduct research on major global environmental challenges. Our scholars connect interdisciplinary research to real-world issues in environment and sustainability.

The Gund Institute is committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse voices and perspectives are active and welcome. We encourage applicants who bring diverse perspectives to our community. 

Gund postdocs pursue rigorous, original research that spans traditional disciplines and advances Gund research themes.

Postdocs from across UVM are eligible to submit a nomination to join the Gund Institute. 

Nomination Process

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If you are a postdoc already at UVM, join our interdisciplinary community as a Gund Postdoctoral Fellow via the nomination process below.

  • The nomination process consists of: a short email from a nominator familiar with the Gund Institute or the nominee to the Gund Institute Director of Operations and Programs (julianna.m.white@uvm.edu) and a CV and a letter of interest submitted via InfoReady. (Julianna will send the InfoReady link to nominees.)
  • The letter of interest should indicate how their research interests align with the Gund mission and priorities.
  • The Director of Operations and Programs will request a short recommendation from the nominee’s advisor.
  • The nomination period is rolling. Nominations submitted by the last day of class of the fall and spring semesters will be reviewed and decisions announced at the beginning of the following semester.
  • The Director of Operations and Programs makes recommendations to the Director, who makes final appointment decisions.
  • Postdocs must have at least two full semesters of graduate study remaining when joining the Gund community.

Benefits

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  • Participate in collaborative research efforts among Gund community members. 

  • Voice in setting Institute direction through Graduate Student and Postdoc meetings. 

  • Access to communications support. 

  • Access to policy and partnership support. 

  • Access to Gund workshops and seminars, including professional development opportunities. 

  • Access to Farrell Hall facilities and resources. 

  • Access to enrichment funds. 

  • Professional development opportunities. 

Responsibilities

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  • Collaborate regularly with Gund community on transdisciplinary research. 

  • Participate regularly in Gund seminars and events. 

  • Participate in Postdoc Fellows meetings. 

  • Participate in Gund Leadership Academy.  

  • Communicate Gund affiliation in websites, emails, publications, and social media. 

  • Acknowledge Gund financial support when appropriate. 

Meet Gund Institute Postdoctoral Fellows