[ES_JOBS_NET] Climate Informatics/AI Tenure-line Faculty Position at Penn State

[Colin Zarzycki]

The College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), Penn State
Climate Consortium, and Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE) at
The Pennsylvania State University invite applications for a tenure-line
faculty position in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and/or
Socio-technical Systems located in State College, Pennsylvania. This
position provides a unique opportunity to serve as a bridge between the
College of IST and Penn State's vibrant climate research community,
fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and contributing to impactful
research in climate science. This appointment is at the assistant or
associate professor rank and begins in July of 2025 at the University Park
campus with the tenure home in IST.

We are interested in candidates who bring interdisciplinary approaches to a
broad set of topics in climate research, including (but not limited to):
hybrid physics-based and/or data-driven machine learning approaches to
climate modeling; multi-scale, multi-fidelity, and/or multi-modal climate
modeling; remote sensing; AI prediction of climate risks and/or adaptation
strategies; carbon footprint of AI technologies; game theoretic modeling of
actors in climate change; networked systems for incentivizing climate
action; behavioral interventions; climate technologies for the developing
world; intersections of climate justice and informatics; connected
technologies; crowdsourced funding of capital-intensive climate projects;
and/or new metrics for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Emphases on
other interdisciplinary climate topics not mentioned above are welcome.

The College of IST has a flourishing undergraduate program in Data
Sciences, as well as doctoral and master's programs in Informatics. IST's
new undergraduate program in Artificial Intelligence is currently under
review. Faculty candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses in residential, online, and/or hybrid modes; conduct
cutting-edge interdisciplinary research; supervise and mentor graduate
students; actively pursue external funding to support research activities;
engage in service activities at the college and university levels; and
collaborate with faculty across the university and industry partners.

Candidates will possess a PhD in data science, artificial intelligence, a
socio-technical systems area, or a related field before their appointment
start date at Penn State. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor
will demonstrate strong potential for developing an externally funded,
collaborative, interdisciplinary research program, and potential to
contribute to the college's teaching mission. Candidates seeking the rank
of Associate Professor should have a strong record of scholarly
achievement, external funding, and demonstrated success in teaching and
service.

The successful candidate will assume a key role in interdisciplinary
research collaborations and is co-funded through Penn State University's
Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE). The successful candidate
should be a collaborative leader who will promote and enhance excellence
and innovation in interdisciplinary research.

IST is strongly committed to a diverse community and to providing a
welcoming and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students of all
races, genders, and backgrounds. The college is committed to making good
faith efforts to recruit, hire, retain, and promote qualified individuals
from underrepresented minority groups including women, persons of color,
diverse gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Applicants will attach documentation during their application process and
should include a cover letter with information about their interests and
qualifications for the position. They will also include a description of
their i) research accomplishments and plans, ii) approach to teaching, iii)
and their commitment to inclusion and belonging. Provide the iv)
applicant's curriculum vitae and v) contact information for at least three
professional references. Candidates may combine their descriptions into one
cover letter and combine all file(s) into one document prior to uploading,
or they may upload separate files.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to
facultyrecruiting at ist.psu.edu
<https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5814091&targetURL=mailto:facultyrecruiting@ist.psu.edu>.
Review of applications begins on January 6, 2025, and will continue until
positions are filled.

*Apply online
at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Climate-Informatics-AI-Tenure-line-Faculty-Position_REQ_0000061978-1
<https://apptrkr.com/5814091>*


-- 
Colin M. Zarzycki, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Meteorology and Climate Dynamics
Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Pennsylvania State University
Web: http://www.colinzarzycki.com
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