University of Alaska Presidential International Polar Year Postdoctoral

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 (see www.alaska.edu/swacad/postdoc/). 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.

Information about Institute of Arctic Biology faculty and their research 
interests is available at http://www.iab.uaf.edu/.

HOW TO APPLY:

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.

To apply, visit the job posting (see www.alaska.edu/swacad/postdoc/) and 
follow the application instructions.

NOTE: Application Deadline is April 1, 2006

Address for all 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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Kevin G. McCracken
Institute of Arctic Biology &
Department of Biology and Wildlife
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775
office (907) 474-6419 Rm. 228 WRRB
fax (907) 474-6967
email: fnkgm@uaf.edu
http://mercury.bio.uaf.edu/~kevin_mccracken/