Research Assistant Professor

Acousticalsociety; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Acousticalsociety at the University of New Hampshire is looking for a research faculty member focused on acoustic oceanography. Candidates will lead research programs and must have a strong record in obtaining research funding.

The role involves developing models for acoustic propagation, collaborating with teams, and communicating findings. Applicants must have a doctorate in a relevant field, proven funding ability, and be US citizens.

Competitive salaries and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are emphasized.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, engineering, mathematics, applied physics, or closely related field.
• Proven ability to obtain external research funding.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for acoustic propagation in complex ocean environments.
• Create efficient approaches for propagation modeling on embedded systems.
• Investigate uncertainty in acoustic propagation using in-situ observations.
• Collaborate on project goals and support at-sea experiments.
• Communicate research findings to the scientific community.

Skills

Research funding

Field work analysis

Collaboration

Mentoring students

Education

Earned research doctorate in related disciplines

Job description

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

Primary responsibilities for this role include:

• 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.

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
• 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.

The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications.

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.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources