J. Philip Keillor Wisconsin Great Lakes Coastal Leadership Academy Fellow

Application Deadline: February 2, 2025

The Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program and Wisconsin Coastal Management Program seek post-master’s and postdoctoral candidates to enhance coastal community resilience in the Great Lakes region. This 18-month fellowship honors Phil Keillor’s legacy and provides a hands-on opportunity to address coastal hazards like flooding, erosion, and storms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and co-develop the Wisconsin Great Lakes Coastal Leadership Academy (CLA).
• Facilitate workshops for local officials and decision-makers on coastal resilience.
• Develop training materials, outreach tools, and case studies.
• Collaborate with state agencies, Sea Grant, and other partners.
• Present work at conferences and engage in program activities.

Eligibility:

• Post-master’s or postdoctoral graduates (within the last five years) in relevant fields.
• Strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills.

Stipend:
$45,000 (post-master’s) or $59,000 (postdoctoral) + benefits and travel funds.

Location:
Madison, WI (hybrid work options available).

Application Requirements:

• Personal statement (max 2 pages)
• CV
• Transcripts
• Up to 4 writing samples
• 2 professional references

Submit applications to jennifer.hauxwell@aqua.wisc.edu.

For more information, visit Wisconsin Coastal Management Program.