Assistant Professor – URI

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Kingston (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A public research university in Rhode Island seeks an Assistant Professor of Oceanography to develop a funded research program, teach classes, and engage in mentorship. Candidates should have a strong commitment to high impact research and collaboration, especially in areas like marine robotics and real-time data processing. The role offers unique opportunities to participate in sea-going programs and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to research, teaching, and mentorship at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Preference for researchers addressing high impact topics and utilizing novel platforms and real-time data processing techniques.
• Potential collaboration with the Ocean Engineering Department.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate classes.
• Participate in outreach activities through the URI Inner Space Center.

Skills

Research commitment

Teaching experience

Mentorship

Real-time data processing techniques

Education

Ph.D. in Oceanography or related field

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor of Oceanography, Autonomous Systems and Data Processing. The position will be an academic year appointment with an expected start date of September, 2018.

The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. We seek applicants addressing high impact topics across the spectrum of oceanographic disciplines and research topics. Preference will be given to researchers intending to utilize or develop novel platforms, sensors and algorithms in observational field programs in their research area. Potential areas of specialization include but are not limited to marine robotics, autonomous platforms, in-situ sensor development and applications of real-time data processing such as adaptive sampling, path planning, pattern recognition and automated classification.

The new hire will have the unique opportunity to participate in the active sea-going community of GSO and the Ocean Exploration Trust utilizing platforms such as R/V Endeavor and E/V Nautilus for research and technical development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with the Ocean Engineering Department and the College of Engineering which has recently developed a Robotic Engineering Minor.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program, teach graduate and undergraduate classes and support public engagement.
• Contribute to the graduate programs (M.S. and Ph.D.) by advising students specializing in his/her area of study.
• Participate in outreach activities through the URI Inner Space Center and ship-to-shore telepresence.

Qualifications and areas of interest

• Strong commitment to research, teaching, and mentorship at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Preference for researchers addressing high impact topics and those utilizing or developing novel platforms, sensors and real-time data processing techniques (e.g., adaptive sampling, path planning, pattern recognition, automated classification).
• Potential collaboration with the Ocean Engineering Department and Engineering programs.

Application process

Visit the URI jobs website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply directly online and view complete details for posting (F00065). Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to the online Faculty Employment Application: (1) Letter of Application, (2) Curriculum Vitae to include the names, email addresses and phone numbers of at least 3 professional references, (3) "Other" statement of teaching experiences and future plans (as one complete document), (4) Statement of research interests and future plans (as one complete document).

Each PDF document is limited to 9MB.

Please note: other relevant material in support of your application, such as: (PDF reprints of up to 3 publications or technical reports) must be emailed directly to: [e-mail]

Application Deadline: Search will be open until filled: First consideration will be given to applications received by January 8, 2018. Second consideration may be given to applications received by January 29, 2018. Applications received subsequent to the second consideration date (January 29, 2018) may not be given full consideration.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities,
and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.

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