Apply for an Assistant Research Professor in Earth and Environmental Systems Institute

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park is inviting applications to join the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences for two full-time, non-tenure-track faculty positions. The successful candidate will become part of a trans-disciplinary research group analyzing strategies to manage climate risks. The position provides unique opportunities for research, education, outreach, decision support, and professional development. 

The successful candidate will enjoy ample opportunities for trans-disciplinary research collaboration and professional mentoring by a team of experts in relevant disciplines. Two main questions will be analyzed:

1. How can paleo-climatic and instrumental records improve our mechanistic understanding of the Earth system and inform hazard assessments?
2. How can this scientific information be used to improve the design of climate-risk management strategies? 

The candidate will have considerable freedom to collaboratively design the research within the scope of the broad questions outlined above. Possible example projects include quantifying climate-modulated risks, decision analysis of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, and analyses of multisector dynamics.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate would have a strong background in a relevant discipline (e.g., engineering, hydrology, Earth sciences, decision sciences, statistics, philosophy, applied mathematics).
• A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Earth System Science (e.g., atmospheric science, geosciences, oceanography), Bayesian statistics, operations research, decision analysis, or applied mathematics is required by the effective date of employment.

Application Details

• A letter of interest,
• A resume/CV,
• Reprints of two manuscripts
• Contact information for at least three professional references.

Applicants should also provide evidence of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence and engagement in their work environment. This may be woven through their application materials or included as a separate statement in the PDF file. The positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled. Initial appointments will be for a period of one year, with an excellent possibility of renewal for one or more additional years.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For questions regarding the potential projects, please contact Robert Nicholas ( re***@ps*.edu ) or Klaus Keller ( kl***@ps*.edu ).