Paros Assistant Professor in Geohazards and Climate Mitigation

Columbia University; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed institution seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the Paros Professorship in Geohazards and Climate Mitigation. This role focuses on groundbreaking research in climate-change related geohazards, including landslides, wildfires, and flooding. The ideal candidate will be an interdisciplinary earth and environmental scientist or engineer, contributing to a collaborative academic environment. The position emphasizes innovation in field instrumentation, laboratory experimentation, and remote sensing. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to addressing critical environmental challenges and promoting diversity in education.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a PhD in earth and environmental sciences or engineering.
• Commitment to diversity and equity in education through scholarship and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in climate-change related geohazards like landslides and wildfires.
• Develop mitigation strategies to alleviate impacts of climate-related hazards.

Skills

Field Instrumentation

Laboratory Experimentation

Satellite Remote Sensing

Sensor Development

Education

PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences

PhD in Engineering

Job description

The Climate School at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position: the Paros Professorship in Geohazards and Climate Mitigation. The successful candidate will conduct research in climate-change related geohazards, such as landslides, wildfires, flooding, and extreme weather events, and mitigation capable of alleviating the impacts of such hazards.

Qualifications and Expectations

1. Broadly-trained earth and environmental scientists or environmental engineers who complement the interdisciplinary faculty at Columbia Climate School and the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory (where the position will be based).
2. Applicants from all sub-disciplines of earth and environmental science and engineering are encouraged to apply.
3. Preferences will be given to candidates working on field instrumentation, laboratory experimentation, satellite remote sensing, and sensor development.
4. Applicants should have a PhD in earth and environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field.
5. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their scholarship, teaching, and service.

Additional Information

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated range is an estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.