At the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment (IonE) we envision a world in which sustainable agriculture feeds the world; renewable energy powers healthy homes, efficient transportation and flourishing businesses; every person has access to food, water and shelter; oceans, lakes and rivers are clean and healthy; communities have vibrant economies, neighborhoods and cultures; and thriving ecosystems support flourishing economies and societies.
The goal of the IonE Postdoctoral Fellowship is to accelerate the transition to this future by supporting breakthrough research across disciplines, developing the next generation of global leaders, and building transformative partnerships across the state, region and globe. IonE Postdoctoral Fellows are interdisciplinary, community-engaged scholars who thrive both as team leaders and collaborators.
Program Structure
IonE Postdoctoral Fellows will lead 1-2 projects during their tenure. These projects are part of IonE’s existing portfolio and will allow you to quickly integrate into our team, develop team science and project management skills, build academic and non-academic networks, and develop some early research outputs.
Fellowship Terms
The IonE Postdoctoral Fellowship will have an annual cohort of 5-15 fellows every year. Fellowships are for two years. Each Fellow will receive a postdoctoral fellowship salary commensurate with experience between $63,500-$71,000; additionally they will receive research and professional expenses, basic moving expenses, as well as benefits, including health care coverage and paid leave.
Eligibility
- Successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. Ability to sponsor visas is dependent on current U.S. policy and restrictions.
- PhD must be conferred by July 31, 2026.