Assistant Professor of Oceanography, Ecosystem Modeler
- Employer
- University of Rhode Island
- Location
- Kingston, Rhode Island
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor within the broad specialization of ecosystem modeling. The position will be an academic year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2020. We seek applications from researchers who specialize in modeling the ecology and/or biogeochemistry of marine ecosystems to understand ecosystem response to both natural and anthropogenic stressors, including climate change. We seek applicants who strive to understand the mechanisms governing ecosystem function using a variety of modeling approaches. The successful candidate will be an active theoretical and/or numerical model builder and user. The new hire will enter a vibrant research community that includes the broader URI community as well as state and federal institutions such as NOAA and EPA. Opportunities exist to utilize the Brown University Center for Computation and Visualization and to participate in the NSF-funded Coastal Ecology Assessment, Innovation, and Modeling Program for Narragansett Bay. The Graduate School of Oceanography has a broad range of observational capabilities and a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration. We invite individuals with strong commitments to research, teaching, and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
As one of the nation’s premier academic oceanographic institutions, the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) has become recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in oceanography and education necessary to address present and future marine challenges. This mission is accomplished through an integrated program of research, education and public outreach. Field and ship-based observations, including time-series studies coupled with laboratory work and modeling, provide a comprehensive approach to studying coastal and blue water oceans throughout the world. GSO is home to world class research facilities, a new Regional Class Research Vessel R/V Resolution and the Inner Space Center, a one-of-a-kind national facility that supports live ocean exploration via telepresence. GSO leads the East Coast Oceanographic Consortium in partnership with the University of New Hampshire, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and 13 additional institutions to promote collaboration in oceanographic science and education.
The University of Rhode Island is committed to promoting a climate and culture aligned with URI’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice strategic goals. The University is also committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents and has recently been awarded a Work-Life seal of distinction. As an institution, the University embraces all forms of diversity, including, but not limited to, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identification or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, and veteran status.
Visit the URI jobs website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for posting (F00165). Please attach the following 6 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application: (#1) Letter of application (as one complete pdf document), (#2) Curriculum vitae that includes the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references (as one complete pdf document), (#3) Statement of research interests and future plans (as one complete pdf document), (#4) Statement of teaching experiences and future plans (as one complete pdf document), (#5) “Other Document” – Statement of experience working with diverse audiences (as one complete pdf document), and (#6) "Other"- PDF reprints of up to three publications or technical reports (as one complete pdf document).
APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE JANUARY 6, 2020
The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members
of other protected groups are encouraged to apply
Organization
The University of Rhode Island
Founded in 1892, this land and sea grant university is the flagship public research institution in Rhode Island, enrolling more than 14,500 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students.
Thinking big
URI is home to some of today’s leading innovators, discoverers, and creative problem solvers and is known regionally and worldwide for its big ideas and pioneering research in such areas as environmental studies, neuroscience, biotechnology and life sciences, engineering, marine sciences, forensic sciences, pharmaceuticals, behavioral sciences, and public health promotion. A strong core of traditional academic disciplines provides the foundation for all specialized, professional, and applied areas of study. The University receives about $60 million annually in federal funding for research across 87 undergraduate and 70 graduate degree programs.
Motivated students, engaged faculty
Nearly 23,000 students applied for fewer than 3,300 openings in the 2017 freshman class, which boasts an average grade point average of 3.54. The 17 to 1 student/faculty ratio allows for personal attention and rewarding teaching experiences. Approximately 87 percent of faculty hold terminal degrees. In 2018 URI produced two Fulbright Scholars, five Boren Scholars, a Truman Scholar, and was named a one of the country’s top Gilman scholar-producing schools. URI’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated through its student body, with 43 states and 65 nations represented and 20 percent of students identifying as persons of color, a 65 percent increase since 2008.
Four campuses, one community
URI’s main campus is located on 1,248 acres in rural Kingston, where the campus core — including a quadrangle surrounded by handsome granite buildings — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six miles from Rhode Island’s beaches, this campus is conveniently situated along the Boston to New York corridor. The University’s renowned Graduate School of Oceanography is located at the 165-acre Narragansett Bay Campus. The Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies brings higher education to downtown Providence. Nearby, the 133,000-square-foot Rhode Island Nursing Education Center includes unparalleled simulation labs. The W. Alton Jones Campus — 2,300 acres of forests, lakes, and farmland in West Greenwich — provides a secluded setting for academic research, environmental education, business meetings and special events.
Investing in the future
Since 2007, the University has invested $607 million in campus capital projects, including: a $150 million engineering complex, due to open in 2019; Brookside, another new apartment-style residence hall, 2019; a Welcome Center, 2018; the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center, 2017; Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 2016; and Avedisian Hall, home to the College of Pharmacy, 2012.
Expertise on demand
The University is home to several centers of expertise that tackle some of society’s most vexing challenges. The George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience brings multi-disciplinary research to bear on devastating brain diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s. The Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center supports state, national, and international public welfare through education, research, training, and service. The Business Engagement Center is the “front door” through which industry taps into research and training opportunities and assistance with intellectual property or technology issues. The R.I. Food Center brings URI’s agricultural roots to the 21st century as a resource for farmers, consumers, retailers, and others across the food industry
- Telephone
- 401-874-1000
- Location
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80 Lower College Road
North Kingston
Rhode Island
02881
US
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