Assistant Professor – Climate-Related Extreme Events

The Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) at the University of Colorado, Boulder seeks applications for a faculty position in climate-related extreme events and hazards, and their environmental impacts.  Applications from scholars who study climate-related hazards at the surface-atmosphere interface (e.g. hydrometeorology) and terrestrial-aquatic interface are encouraged.  Researchers who study hazards on human time scales (e.g. days to decades) and with direct societal impact are of particular interest.  Specific foci of applicants may include floods, droughts, wildfires, glacial failure, and / or landslides; compounding aspects of these hazards are also of interest. INSTAAR is particularly interested in candidates who utilize some combination of numerical and process modeling, remote sensing, field monitoring and observations, and potentially laboratory experiments. The position is anticipated to start August 2025.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are?

INSTAAR conducts interdisciplinary research on the past, present and future of Earth systems.  Our research spans many scientific disciplines (aquatic sciences, atmospheric sciences, biogeosciences, cryospheric sciences, Earth surface processes, ecology and evolutionary biology, environmental engineering, hydrology, ocean sciences, and paleoclimatology).

For more information, please visit http://instaar.colorado.edu.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a program of research that is supported by awards from extramural agencies.
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Provide teaching and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Perform service for the institute, department, university, and profession.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

What you should know?

The new hire will be appointed in INSTAAR and jointly in one of the following academic departments: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences; Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering; Environmental Studies; Geography; or Geological Sciences.  Candidates’ teaching interests should align with the teaching needs of one of these academic departments. With this hire, INSTAAR endeavors to enhance its research interdisciplinarity while continuing to do cutting edge research at the forefront of the scientific community.

• The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $90,000 – $110,000.
• A relocation stipend may be available within INSTAAR guidelines.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

What We Require

• Completed Ph.D.
• Expertise in Earth science or a related field (e.g., Atmospheric Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geological Sciences).
• Previous research published in top tier, peer-reviewed journals.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Prior experience obtaining extramural grant support.
• Teaching experience (may have been obtained prior to receipt of doctorate).
• Conducting research that is both interdisciplinary and focuses on climate-related hazards.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A 2-page (maximum) diversity statement that expresses the applicant’s commitment to the principles of inclusive excellence and demonstrates how they have put that commitment into action.
2. A 2-page (maximum) teaching statement describing the candidate’s approach to, and past experiences in, classroom teaching and mentoring.  Applicants should indicate which of the potential tenure home departments their teaching is best aligned with and list the courses in the department that they would be most excited to teach.
3. A 2-page (maximum) research statement describing the candidate’s current and anticipated future research program and illustrating the ways in which this program aligns with INSTAAR’s historical areas of excellence (cold regions, Earth’s past climate, Earth surface processes, greenhouse gases, long-term ecological change).
4. A current Curriculum Vitae, including an enumerated list of the applicant’s peer-reviewed publications and funded proposals.
5.   A letter of interest addressed to the search committee, including the names, and contact information, of three individuals who may be contacted for letters of recommendation.

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references, and we will request letters of recommendation.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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