Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
Requisition Number:
59190
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
13-Sep-2024
Job Summary
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in climate physics and mathematics to begin as early as August 2025, with the start date negotiable. We seek an outstanding candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in research areas that include observational, experimental, theoretical, and computational methods of studying the Earth’s climate system, including Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere, and their interactions.
The position is part of a cluster hire in the area of Climate Physics and Mathematics with linked positions in the Departments of Physics and the Department of Applied Mathematics. The Earth’s climate is affected by physical processes at work in the cryosphere, ocean, and atmosphere and the study of these processes involves a wide array of methods: observational, experimental, theoretical, and computational. Collaborations between physicists, mathematicians, and climate scientists are needed to make progress across many of the most challenging problems in climate science. CU Boulder is uniquely poised to rapidly become the leading institution in the world in the field of climate physics and mathematics. The campus already has the necessary foundation in place: CU Boulder is the only R1 university in the US with a group in the Physics Department dedicated to Geophysics; the Department of Applied Mathematics is similarly committed to the Earth sciences through its Mathematical Geosciences and Computational Mathematics groups; and the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences is one of the strongest atmospheric and oceanic sciences departments in the world.
It is expected that the new ATOC faculty member will have a role in building interdisciplinary climate physics and mathematics collaborations with the Departments of Physics and Applied Mathematics. They will also contribute to the new Interdisciplinary Climate Minor program through teaching, service, and mentorship of undergraduate students.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
ATOC is a world leader in investigations of climate science and weather phenomena, from the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of the atmosphere. Our highly recognized research and education programs include theory, modeling, and measurements from the ground, balloons, aircraft, and satellites. ATOC faculty and graduate students address fundamental questions of societal relevance in the areas of climate processes and weather, aerosol and cloud physics, atmospheric chemistry and transport, radiative transfer, fluid dynamics, and oceanography. ATOC undergraduates delve into a breadth of applied science topics, acquiring the quantitative skills necessary for today's high-tech careers.
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at adacoordinator@colorado.edu.
The University of Colorado is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment and excellent benefits. Learn more about the University of Colorado by visiting https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- We are seeking a candidate who will develop a vibrant research program that complements and expands upon existing strengths within ATOC, the Boulder Campus, and in the Boulder research community, and who is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. The faculty member in this position is expected to conduct research and service and teach and mentor in their field.
What You Should Know
- As part of the University of Colorado Boulder’s deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
Starting salary will be in the range of $95,000 - $118,000 annually depending upon accomplishments and experience.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- A PhD in Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Physics, Applied Mathematics or a related field.
- A record of research and teaching excellence that meets the standards expected for appointment at an R1 doctoral university.
What You Will Need
- Expertise in observational, experimental, theoretical, or computational methods of climate physics and mathematics.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Postdoctoral experience.
Special Instructions
To apply for this position, please submit the following materials as a combined PDF:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Statement of Research Philosophy: please submit a maximum of 2 pages
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy: please submit a maximum of 2 pages
- Research Papers: Please upload a combined pdf of your two most representative peer-reviewed (or in review) manuscripts.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We will request letters and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Applications received by November 1, 2024 will receive full consideration, but the position will remain posted until filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Peter Pilewskie
Posting Contact Email: Peter.Pilewskie@lasp.colorado.edu