The University of Washington seeks to expand its current expertise in climate science, ecology and biology by developing interdisciplinary research and teaching in atmosphere biosphere interactions. In pursuit of this goal, the Department of Atmospheric Sciences invites applications or nominations for a full-time (100% FTE) tenure-track faculty position to begin Autumn 2011.
We anticipate the successful candidate’s research will focus on interactions between the terrestrial biosphere (e.g., plants, soil and/or microorganisms) and the atmosphere (e.g., its composition and climate). Areas that fall under this broad umbrella include (but are not limited to): 1) Biosphere-atmosphere modeling: which might incorporate full biosphere-atmosphere coupling in general circulation models or models of intermediate complexity to explore feedbacks between the terrestrial biosphere and the global climate. 2) Vegetation modeling: with applications towards understanding vegetation in past and/or future climate states. Such modeling might involve the development of next-generation multi-scale vegetation models and their validation through ecophysiological studies and new ecosystem-level observational datasets from tower, crane, aircraft, or satellite platforms. 3) Surface exchange studies: which might explore trace gas and energy exchange between vegetation and th! e atmosphere on various spatial and temporal scales with an aim toward developing a mechanistic understanding of feedbacks and couplings between the carbon, nitrogen, and hydrologic cycles. The Department of the Atmospheric Sciences resides in the newly formed College of the Environment, which fosters collaborations between the faculty, staff, and students engaged in the study of environmental sciences, engineering, and the human dimensions of environmental challenges. This position will offer opportunities for interaction with researchers in a wide range of disciplines, including ecologists, biologists, geologists, oceanographers, and hydrologists. Depending on the particular interests of the successful candidate, this position might be established as a joint appointment with either the School of Forest Resources or the Department of Biology. A Ph.D. and a record of research involving interactions between the atmosphere and the terrestrial biosphere is required. Applicants should supply a curriculum vitae, a 3-5 page statement of experience and interest in research and teaching, and names and contact information of at least 3 professional references to be sent to the search committee chair. Please submit your application packet either electronically (preferred) or hard copy by mail to the search chair David Battisti via Debra Wolf at deb...@atmos.washington.edu, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, Box 351640, Seattle, WA 98195-1640. Send queries about the position to Professor David Battisti, search chair at da...@atmos.washington.edu. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received before December 15, 2010. The proposed starting date of employment is September 16, 2011. In exceptional circumstances, appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level may be considered for candidates who offer extraordinary opportunities to further the University’s commitments to mentoring underrepresented students in the sciences. The University of Washington is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. The University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services,programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or d...@u.washington.edu. ------------------------- Janneke Hille Ris Lambers Assistant Professor Biology Department University of Washington Seattle, WA, 98195-1800 USA http://protist.biology.washington.edu/oikos/Index.html j...@u.washington.edu (206) 543-7389
