[Jpjobs] Assistant Professor, Marine chemist, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA

[Julia Westwater]

*JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor, Marine chemist*

*APPLICATION DEADLINE:*The search is open until filled. First 
consideration will be given to applications received by January 31, 
2019. Second consideration may be given to applications received by 
February 28, 2019. Applications received subsequent to the second 
consideration date (February 28, 2019) may not be given full consideration.

*JOB DESCRIPTION:*

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 marine chemistry. The position will 
be an academic year appointment with an expected start date of September 
1, 2019. We seek applications from researchers who specialize in any 
aspect of marine chemistry or chemical oceanography. The new hire will 
enter the vibrant research community at URI and the many neighboring 
academic institutions within New England. Opportunities exist to 
participate in the active sea-going community of GSO, the East Coast 
Oceanographic Consortium, and the Ocean Exploration Trust, to utilize 
platforms such as R/V Endeavor, E/V Nautilus and the newly awarded 
Regional-Class Research Vessel. Physical facilities include the Marine 
Science Research Facility, Brown Center for Computation and 
Visualization, Rhode Island Genomics & Sequencing Center, and the NSF 
Coastal Ecology Assessment Innovation and Modeling Program for 
Narragansett Bay. In general, we invite individuals with a strong 
commitment to research, to excellent teaching and mentorship at the 
undergraduate and graduate levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The successful applicant is expected to develop an externally funded 
research program. The candidate will contribute to teach graduate and 
undergraduate classes, to contribute to the graduate programs (M.S. and 
Ph.D.) through advising and research committee participation.

Qualifications

Required:

(1) Ph.D. or equivalent by the time of position hire appointment 
September 1, 2019) in oceanography, geochemistry, chemistry, biology, 
engineering, or related field.
(2) Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement as shown by 
publications, presentations at scientific meetings, honors, patents, 
and/or awards.
(3) Demonstrated potential for the development of an independently 
funded research program as shown by research statement or previously 
funded grants and/or awards.
(4) Research strengths and teaching potential that complement existing 
programs and foci at GSO and in affiliated departments.
(5) Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
(6) Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and oral communication skills.
(7) Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred:

Preference may be given to applicants that meet one or more of the 
following criteria;
We encourage applicants with a seagoing component to their research, as 
well as applicants working in high latitudes.

(1) Interest and experience in field and particularly seagoing research.
(2) Research and scholarly activity in high latitude regions.
(3) Potential for interdisciplinary collaborations.
(4) Teaching and/or mentoring experience.
(5) Post PhD research experience.
(6) Previous success with research funding.

*TO APPLY: *https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/4349 
<http://www.geotraces.org/index.php?option=com_acymailing&ctrl=url&subid=447&urlid=2198&mailid=984>

*FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:*Prof. Brice Loose (bloose at uri.edu 
<mailto:bloose at uri.edu%3e>), Assoc. Professor, URI Graduate School of 
Oceanography


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