Assistant Professor Position Announcement
Chemical or Geological Oceanography
School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Application Deadline: Monday, 5 January 2009
For further information, please search for position number 0056704 at:
https://www.uakjobs.com
Or contact:
Jeremy Mathis
Email: jmathis [at] sfos.uaf.edu
The School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (SFOS) at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) invites applications for a tenure-track,
full-time, Assistant Professor in either Chemical or Geological
Oceanography, with a primary interest in marine biogeochemistry. Review
of applications will begin Monday, 5 January 2009. The position is based
in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Alaska's marine regions and ecosystems offer phenomenal opportunities
for research. The applicant should be interested in interdisciplinary
marine research, preferably in collaborative programs in the northern
North Pacific, Bering Sea and/or Arctic Ocean regions.
Applications are encouraged from creative individuals with strong
scientific and academic expertise who will complement the existing
faculty at SFOS. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about
teaching, and will be expected to teach core and specialty oceanography
courses to graduates and undergraduates, to mentor graduate students,
and will be expected build an externally-funded, field-oriented research
program. SFOS anticipates receiving and operating the Alaska Region
Research Vessel (AARV) within the next three years. Candidates should
consider how their research could be conducted at sea utilizing this
resource. SFOS faculty are expected to provide public service to the
nation, state, and local communities by serving on advisory committees
and participating in other university and community activities.
Additional information about the position can be found on the SFOS
website at http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/employment.
Qualified applicants must possess a PhD in oceanography or related field
from an accredited university by the time of hire, must be proficient in
English, have university-level teaching ability, and have a strong
research and publication record appropriate to their experience and date
of degree. Post-doctoral experience is highly desirable.
To apply, please go to https://www.uakjobs.com and click on the "Create
Application" link to select a username and password and to create your
application. Once you have completed this step, click on "Job Posting
Search" and search for posting number 0056704. You will be asked to
attach a statement of interest, a CV, and contact information for three
references. If you need assistance, please contact UAF Human Resources
at 907-474-7700. Review of applications will begin Monday, 5 January
2009 and continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position should be directed to:
Dr. Jeremy Mathis
Search Committee Chair
Email: jmathis [at] sfos.uaf.edu
UAF is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.