The Appalachian Laboratory (AL) of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) seeks to fill 2-3 full-time faculty positions to support new landscape and watershed initiatives. To enhance our strengths and extend capabilities we will hire individualsat either the assistant or associate professor levelswith expertise in climate change science, terrestrial biogeochemistry, and/or the social and economic dimensions of land-use and land-cover change. Our new Potomac Initiative (http://www.al.umces.edu/research/landscape/PotomacInitiative.html) provides an example of the interdisciplinary research we have in mind. All scientists interested in applying their research to environmental problems at landscape scales are encouraged to apply. To enhance the potential for collaboration, we will consider applications from established teams of scientists who have a strong record of productivity. Teams applications should be coordinated and each scientists role in ongoing and future research defined.
Excellent research, computing, and teaching facilities are available at AL, including plant, soil, and water analysis laboratories with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation, growth chambers, and a greenhouse. UMCES faculty are expected to participate in graduate education in addition to research, outreach, and application. Applicants should send an electronic copy of a curriculum vitae; statement of research interests and a brief discussion of how their research would complement ongoing research at AL and UMCES; selected reprints; and names of four references (including title, mailing address, telephone, FAX, and e-mail address) to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. Information about AL and UMCES and this search can be found at: http://www.al.umces.edu/. UMCES is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
