[Grad-postdoc-assn] Two Open Faculty Positions in the Department of Meteorology, Pennsylvania State University
Paula Fisher
paulad at ucar.edu
Mon Nov 5 09:16:01 MST 2012
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Subject: [Proflist] Two Open Faculty Positions in the Department of
Meteorology, Pennsylvania State University
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012 09:02:48 -0400
From: Fuqing Zhang <fzhang at psu.edu>
To: ecsa at web2.acd.ucar.edu, grad-postdoc-assn at web2.acd.ucar.edu,
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> *Two Faculty Positions in the Department of Meteorology, Pennsylvania
> State University*
>
> The Department of Meteorology (http://www.met.psu.edu
> <http://www.met.psu.edu/>) at The Pennsylvania State University
> invites applicants for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions
> that will start in Fall 2013.
>
> The first position is *open rank*. This search is part of a Penn State
> Cyberscience Cluster Hire in Computation and Data-Enabled Science and
> Engineering (see http:///www.ics.psu.edu/hire.html
> <http:/www.ics.psu.edu/hire.html>). We seek exceptional faculty who
> develop and apply innovative data- and computation-intensive
> techniques to address critical problems in all areas of the
> atmospheric sciences. Applicants must have a keen desire to
> collaborate with colleagues across campuses engaged in Penn
> State?s CyberScience initiative and an interest in participating in
> the larger earth science community?s cyberscience efforts (e.g., NSF?s
> Earth Cube).
>
> The second position is at the *assistant professor* level. We seek
> exceptional candidates in all areas of atmospheric sciences who will
> enhance and/or complement the department?s current areas of research
> (http://www.met.psu.edu/research).
>
> Applicants for both positions require a Ph.D. in atmospheric science
> (or a closely related discipline) with demonstrated research
> potential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are
> required.
>
> The Department, with 19 full-time faculty members spanning a broad
> range of atmospheric, oceanic, and interdisciplinary research areas,
> provides an outstanding environment for interaction with other
> researchers. The Department resides within the College of Earth and
> Mineral Sciences and conducts research in collaboration with
> colleagues in the Eberly College of Science, the College of
> Engineering, the College of Information Science and Technology, the
> College of Agricultural Sciences, the Smeal College of Business, and
> the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment. Department
> faculty maintain close ties with the Earth System Science Center,
> theCenter for Climate Risk Management, the Center for Advanced Carbon
> Cycle Research, the Applied Research Laboratory, and the Office of the
> Pennsylvania State Climatologist. This internationally recognized
> program in atmospheric and related sciences attracts a large number of
> high-quality undergraduate and graduate students.
>
> Penn State University is located in the town of State College
> (year-round population of 90,000), approximately 150 miles east of
> Pittsburgh and 200 miles northwest of Philadelphia, within the
> ridge-and-valley region of central Pennsylvania. The physical setting
> permits a wide range of outdoor activities throughout the year. As a
> large university, Penn State attracts a remarkably diverse assortment
> of entertainment and cultural opportunities.
>
> Applications completed by *December 1, 2012* will be guaranteed full
> consideration. The positions will remain open until they are filled.
> Applicants should submit a statement of professional interests, a
> curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of four references.
>
> Applications and questions shall be directed to:
>
> Professor Fuqing Zhang, Faculty Search Chair
>
> The Pennsylvania State University
>
> Department of Meteorology
>
> 503 Walker Building
>
> University Park, PA16801
>
> Email: fzhang at psu.edu <mailto:fzhang at psu.edu>
>
> Employment will require successful completion of background check(s)
> in accordance with University policies.Penn State is committed to
> affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
>
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