[ES_JOBS_NET] two open-rank faculty positions: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Lamont-Doherty Earth  Observatory
Columbia University | Earth Institute

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DEES) is seeking
outstanding scientists to fill two open-rank faculty positions, in the 
areas of
solid earth dynamics, structure and evolution and/or ocean, atmosphere
and/or climate. Appointment can be at any rank from tenure-track assistant
professor to tenured full professor.

Columbia University's vibrant program in these fields is one of the most
highly rated in the United States and includes a world-class research and
graduate training program, mostly based at Lamont-Doherty Earth
Observatory (LDEO) in Palisades NY, and involving 100+ scientists and 90+
graduate students, as well as an undergraduate program on the Manhattan
campus. Primary appointments are within DEES with 9 months of
institutional salary support. The positions are based at, and will include
affiliation with, LDEO. Secondary affiliation with Columbia's International
Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) and Department of Applied
Physics and Applied Mathematics are possible, as is close collaboration 
with
the American Museum of Natural History and NASA's Goddard Institute for
Space Studies.

The successful candidates will develop high-impact research programs
focused on problems of global significance and have demonstrated
excellence in teaching or potential for such in the case of entry level
appointments. Applicants should address the specific ways they would
contribute to the research and teaching mission of DEES/LDEO. Minimum
requirements for the position are demonstrated scientific creativity and a
Ph.D. in a related field. Early-career scientists are especially invited 
to apply.
Application review will commence on January 20, 2016 and continue until the
positions are filled. For more information and to apply for either position
please visit our online site at:

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61767

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer --
Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.
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