Assistant Professor, marine chemistry – University of Rhode Island

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Kingston, Rhode Island, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Marine Chemistry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop an externally funded research program and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position promises involvement in the vibrant marine research community and offers significant mentorship opportunities. The application deadline is open until filled, with first consideration given to applications received by January 31, 2019.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience in developing externally funded research programs.
• Ability to mentor graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program.
• Contribute to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Advise graduate students and participate in research committees.

Job description

Assistant Professor, Marine Chemistry – University of Rhode Island

The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor within the broad specialization of marine chemistry. The position will be an academic year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2019.

We seek applications from researchers who specialize in any aspect of marine chemistry or chemical oceanography. The new hire will enter the vibrant research community at URI and the many neighboring academic institutions within New England. Opportunities exist to participate in the active sea-going community of GSO, the East Coast Oceanographic Consortium, and the Ocean Exploration Trust, to utilize platforms such as R/V Endeavor, E/V Nautilus and the newly awarded Regional-Class Research Vessel.

Physical facilities include the Marine Science Research Facility, Brown Center for Computation and Visualization, Rhode Island Genomics & Sequencing Center, and the NSF Coastal Ecology Assessment Innovation and Modeling Program for Narragansett Bay. In general, we invite individuals with a strong commitment to research, to excellent teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program. The candidate will contribute to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level, and to graduate student advising and research committee participation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 31, 2019. Second consideration may be given to applications received by February 28, 2019.