Hydrology and Surface Processes, Assistant Professor As part of sustainability initiative at the University of Pittsburgh, the Department of Geology and Planetary Science invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in hydrology or surface processes, pending budgetary approval. We seek applicants to expand our current research in sustainability and who link field-based geoscience research to quantitative sustainability themes. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to: surface water, groundwater or catchment hydrology, land-atmosphere interactions, fluvial and hill slope geomorphology, and landscape evolution. Candidates whose research explores the relationships between hydrology, geomorphology, and biogeochemistry in coupled natural-human systems and/or has implications for the sustainability of water or soil resources are encouraged.
The successful candidate will complement existing research clusters and establish an externally- funded, internationally recognized research program. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Review of applicants will begin on November 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. A PhD is required at the time of appointment, and the position begins Fall 2015, subject to budgetary approval. To apply, email the following materials as a single PDF file to geols...@pitt.edu: 1) a CV; 2) statements of research and teaching interests; 3) copies of three relevant publications; and 4) names and contact information of four references. Direct questions to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Emily Elliott, eelli...@pitt.edu, 412-624-8882. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. The University of Pittsburgh is the fifth largest recipient of federally sponsored research funding among U.S. universities and has $900 million in annual research and development expenditures. Located in an urban setting, the University campus offers easy access to potential research, teaching and outreach venues including the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, several urban watersheds, and proximity to long-term experimental catchments (Fernow, West Virginia). Pittsburgh is experiencing a green renaissance and is consistently ranked among the top places to live, work, and visit in the U.S. Ecology Field Station Director, Associate Professor The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (tenured) to serve as the Director of the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology (PLE), pending budgetary approval. PLE is a thriving field station in Northwestern Pennsylvania that has experienced tremendous growth in its missions of education, research, and outreach. We seek an outstanding scientist to continue an exciting research program in Ecology and Evolution working alongside of faculty in our broad-based Biology department, and to fulfill responsibilities of PLE Director, which will also include: Strategic planning to enhance the research, teaching, and outreach missions of the field station Oversight of research facilities, coordination of summer field courses as part of an educational consortium of regional universities, continued growth of outreach, and organization of conferences and retreats Development of proposals for extramural funding Supervision of staff and budget The successful candidate will have a strong national/international scientific reputation, a distinguished record of publications and research funding, and demonstrated teaching excellence. Experience with biological field station operations is desirable. To ensure full consideration, applications and reference letters should be received by October 15, 2014. Applicants should email a single PDF document, with PLE Director Search in the subject line, containing a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their interest, a 2-3 page statement of research accomplishments and future plans, and a brief description of teaching interests to bioj...@pitt.edu. Applicants should also arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to bioj...@pitt.edu. Further information about PLE and the Department of Biological Sciences is available at: http://www.biology.pitt.edu/facilities/pymatuning. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.
