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University of Alaska Presidential International Polar Year Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The University of Alaska is pleased to offer 10 postdoctoral fellowships, starting during academic year 06-07, for a period of up to three years to cover the time frame of the fourth International Polar Year plus analysis and publication of results. Starting salary will be US $50,000 plus full faculty benefits, plus $5000 per year travel and research allowance. Applications are due by 1 April 2006, and decisions will be announced by 1 May 2006.
Awardees will be expected to conduct research contributing to at least one of the six IPY themes (see www.ipy.org) with a focus on the Northern High Latitudes. In addition, applicants should clearly indicate how their research would benefit from the cultural, ecological, and geological diversity of Alaska. Awardees may choose to be stationed at any of the University main campuses (Fairbanks, Anchorage or Juneau; see www.alaska.edu) and will be hosted by a Department or Research Institute. Interested senior-level graduate students and recent PhDs are encouraged to contact UA faculty members regarding prospective research projects.
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A complete Postdoctoral Fellowship application consists of the following items:
- A University of Alaska Job Application for this fellowship position (accessed by following the "visit the job posting" link below)
- A current CV or resume that shows educational background and work experience
- An official transcript and/or other official documents of your complete undergraduate and graduate school record (original or certified copies of transcripts must be sent via postal mail – electronic or non-certified copies will not be considered acceptable)
- At least three written recommendations from non-University of Alaska personnel. Recommendation forms are available for download from the link below. Separate letters of reference can be used if more convenient, but please provide a copy of the sheet entitled "Information for Letters of Recommendation," to each person writing a recommendation.
- Additional letters of recommendation, including from University of Alaska faculty, if you desire
- A synopsis of your doctoral dissertation (one page abstract)
- A statement (no longer than three pages double-spaced) that outlines your long-range career plans, how your postdoctoral research relates to IPY, and how an IPY postdoctoral tenure at UA would complement your existing experience and preparation.
NOTE: Application Deadline is April 1, 2006
Fax Number for supplementary documents: 907.450.8002
Address for supplementary documents:
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research
IPY Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee
202 Butrovich Building
PO Box 755000
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-5000
For questions or further information, please contact Craig Dorman, VPAA/R at the above address or
by phone: 907.450.8018, fax: 907.450.8002, or
e-mail: craig.dorman@alaska.edu
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