Assistant Professor of Polar or Cryospheric Sciences

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Startup funds

Research space

Dual career assistance

Parental leave

Child care assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in polar and/or cryospheric sciences. The position will lead a research group using remote sensing, in-situ observations, and numerical modeling to advance understanding of cold-region processes.

Faculty duties include teaching at CU Boulder, supervising graduate students, and contributing to CIRES and department activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Geography, Oceanography, Physics, or a related field by appointment.
• Evidence of ability to establish an externally funded, impactful research program.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring of early career scientists.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, externally funded research program and supervise graduate students.
• Instruct at undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to professional service.
• Develop a globally recognized research program in polar and/or cryospheric science.

Skills

Remote sensing

In-situ observations

Numerical modeling

Graduate supervision

Teaching

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences(CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) seeks atenure-track Assistant Professor in polar and/or cryosphericsciences. CIRES has identified cold region science as a keypriority for building on its existing strengths. This newtenure-track faculty position is open to any aspect of polar and/orcryospheric science.

We seek an Assistant Professor who will lead a research group thatgenerates and analyzes data leading to novel scientific and/orengineering insights pertaining to cold regions. Relevant researchmethods include remote sensing, in-situ observations, and numericalmodeling. Relevant research specialties include but are not limitedto the atmosphere, ocean, biology, snow, sea ice, ice sheets andglaciers, and permafrost. Applicants with potential forinterdisciplinary research activities that span multiplespecialties are preferred.

This role will join CIRES to advance environmental science,especially as it relates to cold region processes in earth systemchange and variability. The faculty member will contribute todynamic activities across CIRES as well as partner institutes,departments, centers and programs at CU Boulder. The faculty linefor this position is rostered in CIRES, with a tenure-trackaffiliation and instructing/service responsibilities in a relevantacademic department. Academic departments that could serve as thetenure home include: Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric and OceanicSciences, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, and Geography. Thedepartmental affiliation will be decided in consultation with thenew hire.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) is aninternationally recognized leader in innovative environmentalscience and research and is located at the University of ColoradoBoulder. At CIRES, more than 900 environmental scienceprofessionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system,including people’s relationship with the planet. CIRES has a partnership of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) and the University of Colorado Boulder. Areas of expertiseinclude weather and climate, biology and ecosystems, changes atEarth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, waterresources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to excelas an international leader in conducting cross-cuttingenvironmental research of the highest quality while bridgingfundamental science and service to society. We build leaders,scientists, communicators, and teams dedicated to developing soundand trusted information to address environmental challenges. Weembrace a positive and inclusive culture, recognizing that CIRESthrives when our people do.

CIRES researchers work in ten CU Boulder academic departments andeight NOAA laboratories and centers. CIRES has eight centers wherethis hire can productively engage: Center for Education,Engagement, and Evaluation (CEEE), Center for MicrobialExploration, Earth Lab, Earth Science and Observation Center(ESOC), Environmental Data Science Innovation and Inclusion lab(ESIIL), National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), North CentralClimate Adaptation Science Center (NCCASC) and Western WaterAssessment (WWA). Together, our mission is to conduct innovativeresearch that advances our understanding of the global, regional,and local environments and the human relationship with thoseenvironments, for the benefit of society.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Maintain an active, externally funded research program,supervise and mentor graduate students, instruct at undergraduate-and graduate-student levels, and contribute professional serviceboth within the university and to their professional researchcommunity. The typical distribution of effort for tenure-trackfaculty is 40% instructing, 40% research, and 20% service.Instructing responsibilities will be aligned with the needs of thehome department. Service will be split between CIRES and the homedepartment.
• Develop an internationally recognized, externally fundedresearch program in cryospheric and/or polar science. Competitiveapplicants will show evidence of ability to create and sustain aresearch program with appropriate extramural support, graduatestudent advisees, and with productive collaborations both withinand outside CIRES/CU Boulder.

What You Should Know

• The campus has implemented a reference check pilotprogram with respect to final candidates for tenured facultyappointments. The reference check pilot program is intended toallow CU Boulder to collect and review information about acandidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specificallyconduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/ordiscrimination – before making hiring decisions. All finalcandidates for tenured faculty appointments are required tocomplete an Authorization to Release Information.

What We Can Offer

• This tenure-track faculty position will be filled at theassistant professor level.
• The anticipated salary range for this full-time, 9-monthposition at the Assistant Professor rank is $100,000 - $115,000. Final salary determinations will be based on candidate experienceand pay equity alignment with academic unit peers.
• This position can take summer salary from grants or otherfunds.
• Funds are available for research space, office space, and astartup package. Office, lab, and student space needs will bedetermined in consultation with the successful candidate.
• A relocation stipend is available within CIRES and tenure homeguidelines.
• In addition to a competitive salary, the University of ColoradoBoulder offers gender-neutral paid parental leave; backup child,adult and elder care through Bright Horizons ; housing down-paymentassistance programs ; a relocation and dual career assistanceprogram ; and teaching , research ,professional development programs as well as the University ofColorado tuition assistancebenefits program .

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Minimum academic requirements include:

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Engineering,Geography, Oceanography, Physics, or a related field at the time ofappointment.
• Proven potential to establish an impactful research program inpolar and/or cryospheric science.
• A strong commitment to effective teaching and mentoring ofearly career scientists.

Search Committee Contact

For inquiries, please contact Search Committee Chair: ProfessorJennifer Kay, at [e-mail] or CIRES HumanResources [e-mail]

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Jennifer Kay

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]