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Associate Professor - Experimental aspects of Climate Systems Engineering environmental geoscience
The University of Chicago: Physical Sciences Division: Department of the Geophysical Sciences
Location
Chicago, IL
Open Date
Oct 31, 2024
Description
The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for tenured faculty positions from scholars who will make significant contributions to the experimental aspects of Climate Systems Engineering. The University is building a world-leading Climate Systems Engineering initiative with multiple faculty hires. We seek individuals who will lead research programs that will produce significant contributions to their field and to this research initiative.
Applications are welcome from geoscientists with expertise in laboratory or field experimental work and who expect to contribute to the understanding of climate systems engineering at the rank of tenured Associate Professor. Applications are welcome from scholars who have not previously worked on climate systems engineering.
Examples include, but are not limited to, work on environmental science or geochemistry relevant to open-system carbon removal, atmospheric measurements or laboratory work applicable to solar geoengineering, or cryosphere science relevant to glacial interventions.
Research on Climate Systems Engineering is inherently interdisciplinary, so we seek individuals with a track record of collaboration beyond their discipline; the University’s culture is highly collaborative.
Qualifications
Completion of all requirements for a PhD is required at time of appointment. Candidates must have evidence of leadership in their field and a record of independent research.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Job’s website: apply.interfolio.com/158216
Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024 and continue until all positions are filled.
The Following Materials Are Required
- A brief cover letter.
- A C.V.
- A statement of research plans (up to 5 pages) that describes how you plan to integrate research on climate systems engineering into your overall research trajectory.
- A statement of teaching philosophy and experience.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
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