[ES_JOBS_NET] Cluster hire in Geosciences at the University of Oklahoma

[Erika Marin-Spiotta]

Institution: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Open Until: 2021-03-31

The University of Oklahoma seeks three new colleagues to fill tenure-track
Assistant Professor positions within the School of Geosciences in the
Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy to begin in August 2021. These
positions are part of a university-wide strategic shift towards
collaborative, convergent research that addresses pressing societal needs.
We seek colleagues who will establish innovative, independent, and
externally funded research programs; build collaborations within and
outside the School; teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
from diverse backgrounds; and work with colleagues and students toward OU’s
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals.

1) Critical Zone (CZ) Geoscience: This position will strengthen burgeoning
transdisciplinary collaborations across environmental science, policy, and
justice by integrating knowledge and expertise from OU’s research strengths
in geoscience, meteorology, geography, anthropology, environmental science
and engineering, public policy, economics, and community planning focused
around key issues that affect how humans live and work sustainably within
our ecosystem. Potential areas of research include, but are not limited to:
geomorphology, soil science, groundwater/surface water interactions,
geobiology, geomicrobiology, biogeochemistry, carbon and/or nutrient
cycling in soils and the hydrosphere, computational modeling of CZ
processes, responses of the CZ to climate change (past, present, or
future), and/or isotope geochemistry applied to critical zone processes. We
expect this faculty member to teach a general education geoscience course
(e.g. Earth, Energy, and the Environmen!
t; the Dynamic Earth; Earth Resources and the Environment; or a new course
of their design), and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses within
their area of expertise. For more information see the full description at
https://apply.interfolio.com/81168, or direct questions to the search
committee at ougeosciencesczsearchchair at ou.edu.

2) Environmental Geophysics:  This position will promote interdisciplinary,
collaborative projects that use systems-based geophysics to study the
near-surface and critical zones.  We are looking for a broad-minded
geophysicist with strong research skills and interdisciplinary interests
who uses geophysical methods to solve challenging problems relevant to
environmental and energy systems, including global climate change.
Potential research areas might combine geophysics with data analytics
(statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc.), sedimentary
geology, hydrogeology, and/or biogeochemistry to develop new approaches to
characterize and monitor the shallow subsurface and the near-surface
including soils, sediments, water, air, and life within Earth’s critical
zone. This interdisciplinary research is critical to investigate
process-response systems, prevent near-surface geohazards, and maintain
global sustainability.  The faculty member is expected to devel!
op and teach undergraduate and graduate courses within their areas of
expertise, example courses include, but are not limited to
Environmental/Applied Geophysics, and Geophysical Field Camp. For more
information see the full description at http://apply.interfolio.com/81257,
or direct questions to the search committee at
ougeophysicssearchchair at ou.edu.

3) Applied Structural Geology/Tectonics: This position will contribute to
and expand upon existing interdisciplinary strengths in the department via
the study of the 3D architecture and evolution of Earth's surface/crust,
associated deformation and deformation processes, and application to
practical questions. It supports college initiatives and research
priorities in energy geosciences, seismicity, and water. We are looking for
a broad-minded colleague whose skills and interests will complement and
build upon existing areas of focus within the department. The research area
is open but can include topics such as landscape evolution and geologic
hazards, the structure and long-term stability of subsurface reservoirs,
and tectonics & the carbon cycle. The successful candidate will be expected
to collaborate in new and existing areas of research in carbon
sequestration, geothermal & hydrogen energy resources, and machine
learning.  The faculty member is expected to develop and !
teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise;
example courses include, but are not limited to Applied Structural Geology,
Tectonic Geomorphology, Faulted & Fractured Reservoirs, and Tectonics &
Climate. For more information see the full description at
http://apply.interfolio.com/81256, or direct questions to the search
committee at geology at ou.edu.


The School of Geoscience has over a century of history preparing students
for impactful careers in basic and applied geoscience. Information about
the School of Geosciences’ research and teaching facilities can be found at
http://www.ou.edu/mcee/geosciences/Research. Additional resources include
the Samuel Roberts Noble Microscopy Laboratory, Bartell Field Camp, Kessler
Field Station, and the OU Supercomputing Center for Education and Research.


The University of Oklahoma, located 20 miles south of Oklahoma City in
Norman, is the Carnegie- ranked Very High Research Activity [R1] flagship
university in the state. Oklahoma is home to 39 tribal nations, each of
which has a distinctive culture, history, and government. We acknowledge
that the history of the university and the state represents settler
colonialism and remains in tension with what we now understand about the
lands that were proclaimed “unassigned” and opened for white settlement in
1889. In line with our commitments to diversity, inclusion, access, and
equity we strongly encourage applications from candidates who are members
of underrepresented or marginalized communities.

To apply, please submit the following materials via ByCommittee using the
position-specific links above:  1) a 1-2 page cover letter describing your
interests in and qualifications for the position;  2) your current CV
including contact information for three potential references; 3) a 1-2 page
teaching statement briefly describing your teaching philosophy, teaching
interests and potential teaching contributions to the School; 4) a
diversity statement describing your knowledge of and/or experience
addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the geosciences (1
page); 5) and a 1-2 page research statement describing your research focus,
methods, and future trajectory. Please direct questions to the appropriate
search committee using the email address above.  We will begin reviewing
applications January 4nd, 2021 and will continue to review applications
until the positions are successfully filled.

The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable,
and inclusive university community by embracing each person’s unique
contributions, background and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma
recognizes that fostering an inclusive environment for all, with particular
attention to the needs of historically marginalized populations, is vital
to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.
This enhances the OU experience for all students, faculty and staff and for
the communities we engage. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Individuals from underrepresented groups are
encouraged to apply.

-- 
Prof. Erika Marín-Spiotta
Biogeography and Biogeochemistry Research Group
Department of Geography
University of Wisconsin-Madison
550 North Park St
Madison, WI 53706
marinspiotta at wisc.edu
Pronouns used: she/her/hers
Office/Lab: Science Hall 223/230
Lab phone: 608-262-1855
Biogeolab website: marinspiotta.wordpress.com
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*Note**:* While I sometimes send email outside of regular business hours, I
do not expect the same from others.

*The UW–Madison occupies ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has
called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.*
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