• Assistant Research Professor - Computational…

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


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    Assistant Research Professor - Computational Hydrologist

     

    Posting Number

    P1856F

    Position Summary Information

    Job Description Summary

    The Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Research Professor – Computational Hydrologist. This position will be a twelve-month, non-tenure-track position with 100% research appointment. The projected start date is January 2025.

     

    **Responsibilities:** The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an impactful research program with a focus on climate-related issues such as long-term weather patterns, droughts, floods, and deviations from historical temperature patterns. These types of issues affect agriculture productivity, food security, natural disaster planning, and have fundamental implications upon our natural ecosystems. The person in this position will use computer modeling and design deep learning systems to extract information from existing data sets and create high-resolution data to explain and forecast climate and weather changes. They will be expected to become leaders in the use of artificial intelligence/machine learning in the discipline area of climatology.

     

    Advising graduate students, grantsmanship, and novel research are expectations of this position. The person in this role will actively publish and disseminate their findings in public forums and in high-quality refereed journals. They are expected to actively collaborate with other projects within and outside of Auburn University.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Hydrological Sciences, Hydrology and Water Resources or a similarly related field at the time employment begins. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to continue working legally for the term of employment.

    Desired Qualifications

    Post-doc experience, experience with development and execution of regional and federal grant-funded projects.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Applicants must apply for the position by visiting the link: **https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48841** and attach the following:

     

    1. Cover letter that addresses the experience pertinent to the responsibilities of the position

    2. Current curriculum vita

    3. Copies ofALL academic transcripts

    4. Statement of research

     

    When prompted during the on-line process, please provide names, email addresses and phone numbers for three (3) professional references. Only complete applications materials will be considered. To ensure consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply by the end of business on October 20, 2024. The search may continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position should be directed to: Dr. Brenda Ortiz, Search Committee Chair, email: [email protected].

     

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    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS ANAFFIRMATIVE ACTION /EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/tix-eeo/) to learn more.

     

    Open Until Filled

     

    No

     

    References required for this position?

     

    Yes

     

    If yes, minimum number requested

     

    3