[ES_JOBS_NET] ASSISTANT RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT, Penn State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://psu.jobs/job/85433

ASSISTANT RESEARCH PROFESSOR IN CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT

Campus/Location:

University Park Campus

Date Announced:

01/31/2019

Date Closing:

open until filled

Job Number:

85433

Classification:

Exempt

Work Unit:

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

Department:

Earth and Environmental Systems Institute

DESCRIPTION

A full-time, non-tenure track, fixed-term faculty position is available at
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, to join the Earth and
Environmental Systems Institute. The successful candidate will become part
of a transdisciplinary 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 transdisciplinary research
collaboration as well as professional mentoring by a team of experts in
relevant disciplines. The successful candidate will analyze two main
questions: How can paleoclimatic and instrumental records improve our
mechanistic understanding of the Earth system and inform hazard assessments?
How can this scientific information be used to improve the design of
climate-risk management strategies? The ideal candidate would have a strong
background in a field such as Earth system science (e.g., atmospheric
science, geosciences, oceanography), Bayesian statistics, operations
research, decision analysis, or applied mathematics. A Ph.D. in a relevant
field is required. The candidate will have considerable freedom to
collaboratively design the research within the scope of the broad questions
outlined above. Possible example projects include uncertainty analysis of
climate projections, decision analysis of climate change adaptation and
mitigation strategies, and risk analysis of proposed geoengineering
strategies. The position is available immediately and will remain open until
filled. Initial appointment will be for a period of one year, with excellent
possibility of renewal for one or more additional years. The salary will be
competitive, commensurate with experience, and will comply with Penn State
University guidelines. To be considered for this position, applicants should
upload a curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a summary of relevant skills
and experience, reprints of two manuscripts, and contact information for
three professional references. For questions about the potential projects,
please contact Klaus Keller (klaus at psu.edu). The Pennsylvania State
University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in
building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We
understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness,
mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide
evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate
diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity,
inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an
inclusive environment in their department/workplace.

 

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