Associate Professor of Arctic Sciences and Environmental Intelligence

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup funds

Relocation stipend

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder is recruiting a tenure-track Associate Professor to advance Arctic science with clear applications to environmental intelligence and national security.

The successful candidate will maintain an externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students and early-career researchers, and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives across CU Boulder.

Qualifications

• Strong record of externally funded collaborative research.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Arctic/polar system science research.
• Develop and lead interdisciplinary research initiatives across CU Boulder.
• Teach and mentor students and early-career researchers.
• Support offensive and defensive environmental intelligence applications.

Skills

Research funding

Teaching

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in atmospheric science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder is recruiting a tenure trackfaculty member at the Associate Professor level whose researchadvances understanding and prediction of the changing Arctic, withclear and demonstrated applications to environmental intelligenceand national security.

The successful candidate will have a strong record of externallyfunded collaborative research and experience translatingfundamental Earth science into improved observing, modeling,sensing, prediction, or decision-making capabilities. We seekcandidates with a demonstrated record of research support fromfederal agencies that support environmental intelligence andnational security research, including the Office of Naval Research(ONR), Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center (USACEERDC) and its Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory(CRREL), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), DefenseAdvanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), or related federalprograms.

The successful candidate will maintain a vigorous externally fundedresearch program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentorstudents and early-career researchers, and contribute tointerdisciplinary research initiatives across the CU Bouldercampus.

The departmental tenure home will similarly be determined by thesuccessful candidate’s disciplinary expertise, with anticipateddepartmental homes including, but not limited to, AerospaceEngineering Sciences; Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences; EarthScience; Electrical, Computer, & Energy Engineering; orGeography.

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

This faculty search is being conducted by a group ofinterdisciplinary research institutes and centers at the Universityof Colorado Boulder: the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research(INSTAAR), the Cooperative Institute for Research in EnvironmentalSciences (CIRES), the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC, aCIRES center), the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics(LASP), and the Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI). Thecandidate’s primary institute or center affiliation will bedetermined based on their background, expertise, and researchinterests, allowing flexibility to identify the institutional homethat provides the strongest fit.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Arctic and polar system science
• Oceanography and atmospheric science
• Cryosphere-climate interactions
• Environmental conditions affecting polar operations
• Remote sensing and Earth observation
• Earth system and coupled modeling
• Environmental and geophysical prediction
• High-latitude observing systems and field programs
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

What You Should Know

Due to the nature, scope and sponsor of the work, the position islimited to only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents,refugees, and asylees, with the ability to obtain and maintain aU.S. security clearance.

What We Can Offer

• This faculty position will be filled at the Associate Professorlevel.
• The anticipated salary range for this full-time, 9-monthposition at the Associate Professor rank is $120,000 - $137,000.Final salary determinations will be based on candidate experienceand pay equity alignment with institute and department peers.
• This position can raise an additional 3 months of summer salaryfrom grants or other funds.
• Funds are available for a competitive startup package. Office,lab, and student space needs will be determined in consultationwith the successful candidate.
• A relocation stipend may be included in startup packagecalculations.
• 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; teaching, research, and professionaldevelopment programs; and the University of Colorado tuitionassistance benefits 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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Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Engineering,Geography, Oceanography, Physics, or a related field at the time ofappointment
• Demonstrated record of research support from federal agenciesthat support environmental intelligence and national securityresearch
• A strong commitment to effective teaching and to mentoring ofearly career scientists

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