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Tenure Track Faculty Position in Natural Resources Atmospheric Scientist
-- University of Connecticut
The Department of Natural Resource Management and Engineering seeks applicants
for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August
23, 2008. We are seeking applicants with experience and interests in measurement
and modeling of the meteorological exchanges of materials and energy with
application to long term sustainability of natural resources.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute
to advanced integrated research on anthropogenic impacts on natural resources
in a changing climate, and will teach one graduate and two undergraduate
courses per year, including courses in his/her specialty.
Qualifications: The Department seeks a candidate whose
research and teaching interests focus on understanding atmospheric transport
and diffusion and its impact on natural resources including the measurement
and modeling of the exchanges of materials and energy between the atmosphere
and other components of the environment. The successful candidate must have
a demonstrated interest in teaching and research, and have the potential
to maintain an externally funded research program. Interdisciplinary work
within the Department is a priority. Preferred research areas include atmospheric
impacts on natural resources (air, water, fish and wildlife, and plant communities)
and potential feedbacks. The successful applicant should be versed in instrumentation
(e.g. LIDAR, SODAR), and the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of
observational data (e.g., field measurement and, historical records) in
addition to mathematical modeling. It is expected that the candidate should
be able to (1) conduct state-of-the-art research in association with the
diverse group of scholars at the University; (2) conduct interdisciplinary
graduate training and research programs in the study of atmospheric resources
and its changes; (3) teach classes at the undergraduate level contributing
to curricula in natural resources and environmental science in the Department’s
atmospheric resources curriculum; and (4) provide relevant outreach to state
stakeholders. A doctoral degree is required at the time of appointment.
At least one degree in atmospheric science, engineering, natural resources,
or other environmentally-related discipline is required. Competency in statistical
analysis or other quantitative treatment of data is required. Post-doctoral
experience is preferred.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with the qualifications of the applicant.
For more information about the department see: http://www.nrme.uconn.edu/.
Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2008, or until a suitable
candidate is found. Applicants should send: application letter, Curriculum
Vitae, transcripts, statements describing teaching philosophy and research
interests, and names and contact information of three references Materials
should be submitted to Dr. John Clausen, Atmospheric Scientist Search, Natural
Resources Management and Engineering, University of Connecticut, 1376 Storrs
Rd., Unit 4087, Storrs, CT 06269-4087, Phone 860-486-0139, Fax 860-486-5408,
E-mail: john.clausen@uconn.edu.
We actively encourage applicants from under represented groups, including
minorities, women and/or people with disabilities.
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