Assistant Professor - Spatial Coastal/Environmental Scientist (Tenure-Track)
- Employer
- Louisiana State university
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Date posted
- Aug 22, 2017
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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College of the Coast & Environment
This is a joint position in the department of
Environmental Sciences (51%) and Oceanography and Coastal Science
(49%) for a spatial coastal/environmental scientist.
Candidates for this position will be expected to establish a
rigorous extramurally funded research program and teach courses in
the departments within the College of the Coast and Environment.
Research and teaching areas could include but are not limited to
Integrated ecosystem assessment; coupled natural and human system
modeling; hazard and risk assessment and/or food, energy, water
nexus modeling. Skills in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial modeling
essential.
Job Responsibilities Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded research and publication program (45%) Teach courses applicable to the expertise of the applicant and needs of the Departments of Environmental Sciences and Oceanography and Coastal Science (30%) Mentor undergraduate and graduate students (15%) Provide intramural and extramural service to the University as well as external groups (10%). Minimum Qualifications PhD Special Qualifications Candidates will be expected to interact with faculty in both departments in the College of the Coast and Environment. Expertise could include Integrated ecosystem assessment; coupled natural and human system modeling; hazard and risk assessment and/or food, energy, water nexus modeling. Skills in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial statistics essential. Job Competencies Demonstrated potential to sustain an active research program, strong publication record, commensurate with experience, and ability to provide quality mentoring and teaching to undergraduate and graduate students
Job Responsibilities Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded research and publication program (45%) Teach courses applicable to the expertise of the applicant and needs of the Departments of Environmental Sciences and Oceanography and Coastal Science (30%) Mentor undergraduate and graduate students (15%) Provide intramural and extramural service to the University as well as external groups (10%). Minimum Qualifications PhD Special Qualifications Candidates will be expected to interact with faculty in both departments in the College of the Coast and Environment. Expertise could include Integrated ecosystem assessment; coupled natural and human system modeling; hazard and risk assessment and/or food, energy, water nexus modeling. Skills in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial statistics essential. Job Competencies Demonstrated potential to sustain an active research program, strong publication record, commensurate with experience, and ability to provide quality mentoring and teaching to undergraduate and graduate students
Additional Position Information
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption; training and development opportunities; employee discounts and more!
LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.
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