Description

A prestigious postdoctoral fellowship in Sustainable Enterprise is being offered through the Erb Institute at the University of Michigan, under the mentorship of Professor Andy Hoffman, Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise. This position has been created to support high-impact research at the intersection of environmental sustainability, organizational behavior, and public policy. The selected fellow will be engaged in research that explores how businesses, institutions, and society respond to the complex challenges of climate change, social responsibility, and sustainable development. Particular emphasis will be placed on advancing interdisciplinary understanding and developing scholarly contributions that influence both academia and practice. 

Responsibilities

The selected postdoctoral fellow will participate in impactful research focused on understanding and addressing key sustainability challenges. The work will examine how organizations and society navigate environmental and social transitions. Key areas of research emphasis include:

• Climate change response within business and institutional contexts
• Corporate social responsibility and ethical leadership
• Sustainable development strategies and policy engagement
• Interdisciplinary research bridging theory and practical application 

What do they offer?

This fellowship has been designed to provide a dynamic and supportive environment for advancing sustainability research. Fellows will benefit from deep academic integration and real-world engagement. Key features of the position include:

• Collaborative research setting within the Erb Institute community
• Extensive academic and practitioner networks for interdisciplinary exchange
• Opportunities to publish in high-impact academic journals
• Full-time residency in Ann Arbor, a hub for sustainability innovation 

Qualification

Candidates are required to hold a completed Ph.D. in a relevant discipline by the start of the appointment. Preference will be given to applicants whose academic profiles align closely with the fellowship's sustainability focus. Key qualifications include:

• Doctoral degree in sustainability, organizational studies, public policy, or related fields
• Strong theoretical foundation in environmental or social systems
• Demonstrated interest in systems thinking and institutional change
• Proven research potential in interdisciplinary sustainability topics

Application process

Applicants are required to submit:

• A cover letter detailing research interests and fit with the Erb Institute’s mission
• A curriculum vitae
• One or more scholarly writing samples
• Contact details for three academic references 

All materials must be submitted via the official Erb Institute application portal:
erb.umich.edu/postdoc-application 

The University of Michigan is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable academic environment. Applications from members of underrepresented groups in academia are strongly encouraged. Reasonable accommodations for accessibility are available upon request through the university's Human Resources office. 

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