Penn State’s Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) is inviting applications for non-tenure line, full-time position to participate in research and provide project management support for the Program on Coupled Human and Earth Systems (PCHES). The individual chosen for this role is expected to become an integral part of the PCHES team, with responsibilities that include research, budget planning, scheduling, event coordination, communication with team researchers and external stakeholders, web development, and preparation of reports and other materials for sponsors.
Eligibility
- Applicants should have at least a master’s degree and prior, documented experience with project management and/or interdisciplinary research.
- Strong written communication skills and fluency with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Google Workspace) are essential.
- Very high level of organization and attention to detail, along with an ability to communicate and coordinate with students, postdocs, faculty, and staff across Penn State and at partner institutions.
- The ideal candidate will have a background in climate science, economics, hydrology, operations research, scientific computing, or other relevant field that will enable them to actively participate in and contribute to PCHES research activities.
Key Information
- Applicants seeking the rank of Researcher should possess a master’s degree or its equivalent, or be an active candidate for a terminal degree, in an academic field related to their research by appointment start date.
- Applicants seeking the rank of Assistant Research Professor should possess a terminal degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to their research by the start date.
- Applicants without a terminal degree should possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to his/her teaching specialization; must have demonstrated ability as a researcher; and must have shown evidence of professional growth and scholarship in their discipline.
Application Details
- Cover letter (describe background and specific interest in this opportunity)
- Resume/CV (should focus on the elements of your educational record, skills, and work experience most relevant for the position, including links to online examples of prior work whenever possible)
- Additional supporting materials may be requested at a later date from candidates who are selected for further review
The application should be submitted as PDF documents . Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Initial appointment will be for a period of 12 months with an excellent possibility of renewal contingent upon the availability of funding and successful evaluation of performance.
For further information about this opportunity, contact re***@ps*.edu ” title=””>Dr. Robert Nicholas ( re***@ps*.edu ).
