Research Assistant Professor

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire is seeking candidates for a research faculty position focused on underwater acoustic propagation. The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized research program and must demonstrate the ability to secure external funding.

Key responsibilities include model development for acoustic propagation, collaboration with diverse teams, and conducting at-sea experiments. The position offers a salary of $80,000.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an earned research doctorate in physics or engineering.
• Evidence for the ability to obtain external research funding.
• Applicants must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for acoustic propagation in complex ocean environments.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for research goals.
• Support at-sea experiments and data analysis.

Education

Research doctorate in physics, engineering, mathematics, or applied physics

Job description

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The Center for Acoustics Research and Education within the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS) at the University of New Hampshire is seeking candidates for an externally funded, research faculty position. This position will be filled at the rank of Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor depending on the candidate’s qualifications. This position will be fully funded by a current 3‑year project on the topic of acoustical oceanography. The project may be optionally renewed for an additional 2‑year period. Funding for this position beyond this project will be contingent upon the candidate obtaining externally sponsored research funding to support their salary.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program with an emphasis on underwater acoustic propagation. Applicants should have an excellent sustained record of obtaining external research funding, and preferably a strong track record of advising and mentoring graduate students and post‑doctoral scholars. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of scholarship through publications in journals and presentation at conferences and workshops.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate models for acoustic propagation in complex ocean environments over a range of spatial scales and frequencies. 20%
• Develop computationally efficient approaches for propagation modeling that allow their execution on embedded systems in undersea platforms. 20%
• Investigate uncertainty in acoustic propagation and approaches to quantify it using in‑situ acoustic observations. 20%
• Develop strategies for making decisions based on acoustic propagation models in collaboration with researchers from other disciplines. 20%
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers in academia and industry to advance specific project goals; support the planning and execution of at‑sea experiments, data collection, and data analysis; communicate research results to sponsors and the scientific community through briefings, working groups, meetings, and publications. 20%

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Candidates must hold an earned research doctorate in physics, engineering, mathematics, applied physics, or other related disciplines.
• Evidence for the ability to obtain external research funding.
• Ability to travel (~10% of the time) to support field work and program reviews.
• Candidates must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting acoustic field work at sea and analyzing data in the field.
• A demonstrated record of collaboration amongst academic, industry, and government partners.
• Active involvement in professional organizations.
• Skill in working with culturally diverse constituencies in the academic environment.
• Experience as a research mentor to undergraduate and graduate students in research and scholarship.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References
• Research Statement

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Compensation Pay Range

$80,000

Location

Durham

Salary Grade

Faculty 01

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.