The University of Washington is expanding its commitment to research and
education about the Earth's polar regions through its*"Future of Ice"
Initiative.*The Future of Ice Initiative aims to strengthen disciplinary
areas, foster collaborative interdisciplinary research, and further
develop partnerships with the diverse set of stakeholders in the polar
regions, where the triple challenges of climate change, new economic
pressures, and rapid social and political disruption intersect.
As part of the Future of Ice Initiative, the University of Washington
invites applications for three new tenure-track faculty positions in the
College of the Environment, and several new research faculty positions
in the Applied Physics Laboratory.In addition, the Quaternary Research
Center and the Polar Science Center in the Applied Physics Laboratory
invite applications for postdoctoral researchers.Detailed descriptions
of the each of the positions are given below. NOTE THAT THERE ARE TARGET
DATES FOR THE DIFFERENT POSITIONS.
The University of Washington promotes research and education to serve an
increasingly diverse population of students, staff, and the public. For
all of the positions described below, we seek applicants who are
committed to engaging culturally and ethnically diverse audiences.The
University of Washington is recognized for supporting the work-life
balance of its faculty and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer.A PhD is required at the time of appointment.
More information on the Future of Ice Initiative can be found at:
http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/ice.
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*RESEARCH POSITIONS IN THE APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY*
The Polar Science Center at the Applied Physics Laboratory 9invites
applications for research scientists with principal investigator
responsibilities in the following areas: a) fundamental physics of ice
and interaction of ice and water, b) physical oceanography, particularly
observation or numerical modeling of ice-ocean interaction, for example,
as applicable to fjord or ice-shelf cavity circulation and its influence
on outlet glaciers, and c) biology of the ice-ocean environment with a
focus on lower trophic levels including remote sensing. PSC researchers
have access to excellent capabilities in field logistics and engineering
and we encourage applications from researchers who will utilize those.
Candidates in other areas of specialization may be considered depending
on qualifications and research record. We seek candidates who have
completed their postdoctoral research with a record that demonstrates
high potential to develop their own well-funded program. Initial
research support over a nominal 2-year period will come from start-up
funds and existing project funds. Thereafter, candidates are expected to
have established self-sustaining grant-funded research programs.
Applications including CV, research interest summary, publication and
funding history, and names of four references and should be sent to:
pscjobs@uw.edu.
*TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS IN THE COLLEGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT*
The College of the Environment invites applications for three 9-month,
tenure-track positions (Assistant Professor).Successful candidates will
be expected to enhance the University of Washington's multidisciplinary
research in polar science, to develop a funded research program, to
mentor the next generation of scientists, and to contribute to education
at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
*Polar Marine Ecosystems. *We seek an integrative scientist who will
contribute to an understanding of biological processes and ongoing
changes in high-latitude marine ecosystems. Research approaches could
include field observations, remote sensing, or modeling. This
appointment is expected to be made jointly between the School of
Oceanography and School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, though an
appointment with a different College of the Environment unit is also
possible. Applicants should describe how their research and teaching
will enhance collaborative linkages among disciplines. Send curriculum
vitae, description of research and teaching interests, and the names of
four references, addressed to Polar Marine Ecosystem Search. Electronic
materials are preferred; send to
qrc@uw.edu. Hard copies can be sent to
Quaternary Research Center, University of Washington, Box 351310,
Seattle, WA98195-1310. Preference will be given to applications received
prior to February 3^rd , 2014.
*Polar Climate (Ocean-Ice-Atmosphere) Dynamics. *We seek applicants
whose research contributes to quantitative understanding of coupled
dynamical processes at high latitudes. Examples of relevant research
areas include the polar heat and water budget, interacting
ocean-atmosphere circulation dynamics, albedo changes at sea or on land,
and ocean-ice sheet interactions. Approaches could include field
observations, analysis of remotely-sensed observations, or modeling.
This appointment will be joint between two of the following three
academic units: Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, and Earth and Space
Sciences. Applicants should describe how their research and teaching
will enhance collaborative**linkages among disciplines.Send curriculum
vitae, description of research and teaching interests, and the names of
four references, addressed to Polar Climate Dynamics Search. Electronic
materials are preferred and may be sent to qrc@uw.edu.Hard copies can be
sent to Quaternary Research Center, University of Washington, Box
351310, Seattle, WA 98195-1310. Preference will be given to applications
received prior to February 3^rd , 2014.
*Glaciology*. We seek applicants with expertise in physical glaciology.
Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to, ice physics,
dynamic behavior of ice sheets, sub-glacial processes, ice-shelf physics
and ice-shelf/ocean interactions, and mountain glaciers. We are
particularly interested in individuals who combine gathering and
interpretation of data with theoretical work, and who are likely to
develop a breadth of research interests over the course of their
careers. The development and use of ice-sheet models to link to broader
questions such as sea level rise is also a desired research direction.
This appointment will be in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences.
Send curriculum vitae, description of research and teaching interests,
and the names of four references, addressed to Glaciology Search
Committee. Electronic materials are preferred and may be sent to
essast@uw.edu. Hard copies can be mailed to: April Huff, Department of
Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, Box 351310, Seattle,
WA 98195-1310. Preference will be given to applications received prior
to January 2^nd , 2014.
*POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES*
The Quaternary Research Center (QRC) and the Applied Physics Laboratory
(APL) are seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates with interests in the
polar regions. APL is a multi-disciplinary research institution with a
long tradition of high latitude research, engineering and logistics*/.
/*QRC encompasses a diversity of fields of study, including archaeology,
land surface processes, paleoclimatology and paleobiology and glaciology.
Applicants are expected to define a research plan that fits within the
broad program areas of either QRC or APL and includes collaboration with
researchers in another unit at the University, such as Oceanography,
Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Marine Affairs, Earth and Space Sciences,
Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental and Forest Sciences, Anthropology,
Law, and the Jackson School of International Studies.
Expected terms are two years, renewable after the first year. A Ph.D.
less than 4 years prior to the time of employment is required. Screening
of applicants will begin at the beginning of March, 2014 and
applications should be received prior to February 28^th , 2014.
Applicants are asked to submit: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a
publication list, (3) a brief research proposal (no more than 1500
words) describing research to be pursued during a two year tenure at the
University of Washington, (4) the names and contact information of four
individuals who can provide a letter of reference.In addition, a letter
of support from a prospective mentor in one of the participating units
is encouraged.Current research of faculty is available at the individual
web pages for the participating departments listed above.
Applicants should send all materials and any questions to
pscjobs@uw.edu.
Electronic submission is preferred but hardcopies can be mailed to
Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, 1013 NE 40^th
Street, Seattle Washington, 98105 c/o Polar Science Center (Isosaki).
The positions offers salary commensurate with experience and excellent
benefits.
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