[ES_JOBS_NET] ASST PROF - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - ERG - UC BERKELEY

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

Date:    Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:02:05 -0400
From:    =?windows-1252?Q?Megan_Amaral?= <megana at BERKELEY.EDU>
Subject: ASST PROF - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - ERG - UC BERKELEY

The Energy and Resources Group (ERG) at the University of California,
Berkeley invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in
quantitative environmental science, with an expected start date of July 1=
,
2016. ERG has a long and distinguished history of interdisciplinary resea=
rch
and teaching for a sustainable environment and an equitable society. Furt=
her
information about ERG can be found at http://erg.berkeley.edu.=20

Basic qualifications: The basic qualification for this position is
completion of all Ph.D. or equivalent degree requirements, except the
dissertation, by time of application.  Additional qualifications: Candida=
tes
must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the appointment start date.=20

Preferred qualifications: We are especially interested in candidates with=

quantitative expertise and interests in one or more of: global change
science; toxics and pollutants; the environment-society interface; and
ecology and biodiversity.  The ideal candidate will have experience with
some combination of: techniques for analysis of large data sets,
mathematical modeling, methods in complex systems theory, and experimenta=
l
and observational field methods. ERG especially encourages applicants wit=
h a
strong interest in multiple scales of analysis from local to global. ERG =
is
an interdisciplinary graduate program, so an ability to actively engage w=
ith
colleagues from other disciplines such as social science and engineering =
is
desirable, as is a compelling interest and engagement in public policy.
Training in multiple areas of the natural sciences (e.g., both physical a=
nd
biological) is desirable.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated potential for outstanding researc=
h
and ongoing productivity. She or he will also have strong teaching and
mentoring skills, or for those without an extensive background in teachin=
g,
a commitment to make this a core component of their professional portfoli=
o.
Teaching duties will include responsibility for a core ERG environmental
science course, as well as development of more specialized seminars or
courses, and participation in interdisciplinary seminars with other facul=
ty.=20

ERG welcomes candidates who will bring to their research and teaching a
perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or
understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in higher
education. UC Berkeley is committed to addressing the family needs of
faculty, including dual career couples and single parents.

Applications should include the following:=20
=95=09Cover letter
=95=09A recent curriculum vitae
=95=09A statement of research interests (up to three pages)
=95=09A statement of teaching interests and experience (up to two pages)
=95=09A description of quantitative training and the role of these skills=
 in the
candidate=92s research, teaching and mentoring interests (up to one page)=

=95=09Statement of contributions to equity and inclusion (Statement addre=
ssing
past and/or potential contributions to equity and inclusion through
research, teaching, and/or service.)
=95=09Copies of no more than three (article or chapter length) samples of=

relevant written work. At least one is required.
=95=09Three letters of recommendation=20

Each document should be submitted as a separate file. All letters will be=

treated as confidential per University of California policy and Californi=
a
state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are
provided via a third party (i.e. dossier service or career center), to th=
e
UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality
(http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.=


For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs o=
f
accompanying partners and spouses, please visit:
http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.=20

Follow this link to create an online application and submit the above
materials no later than November 16, 2015:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00852. Please direct questions to=

ERG Group Manager Megan Amaral at megana at berkeley.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employm=
ent
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. F=
or
the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative
action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct=
.
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