<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">The Department of Environmental Sciences (EVSC) and the School of Data Science (SDS) at the University of Virginia invite applicants for a full-time tenured position at the level of Associate or Full Professor in the area of Environmental Data Science, with rank commensurate to experience level. We seek applicants whose research and teaching address questions in environmental science using novel approaches to the data cycle to advance knowledge of environmental systems, and to solve problems of societal relevance.  Approaches of interest include, but are not limited to, data acquisition, analytical workflows, and data-driven computational methods (e.g. machine-learning, statistical or simulation approaches). The ideal candidate is data-oriented, has a track record of open collaborative, cross-disciplinary work, and holds a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.  This position is open to all areas of the environmental sciences but will prioritize data science research and teaching in the hydrologic, atmospheric, or geoscience domains.</span><u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)"><br></span></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-align:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;min-height:16.08px"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">The successful candidate will be cross-appointed in Environmental Science and Data Science and is expected to develop an externally funded and internationally recognized research program, manage and mentor a diverse research group, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.  They will take a central role that bridges and leverages research strengths between both programs and will incorporate data science computation in the undergraduate and graduate <span class="gmail-m_5271979282811847601gmail-m-2054199229758185637wiq2"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">curriculum.  </span></span> Opportunities for <span class="gmail-m_5271979282811847601gmail-m-2054199229758185637wiq2"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">collaboration/affiliation</span></span> with other units in the University include the <a href="https://eri.virginia.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Environmental Resilience Institute</span></a> and the <a href="https://engineering.virginia.edu/departments/engineering-systems-and-environment" target="_blank"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Department of Engineering Systems and Environment</span></a>. Environmental Resilience and Digital Technologies and Society have been named as two of the five priority initiatives in the new university <a href="https://strategicplan.virginia.edu/key-initiatives/" target="_blank"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Strategic Plan</span></a>, emphasizing the importance of this collaboration. </span><u></u><u></u></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-align:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;min-height:16.08px"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">EVSC, in the College of Arts and Science, was formed in 1970, with research and teaching interests that span Atmospheric Science, Geoscience, Hydrology and Ecology <span class="gmail-m_5271979282811847601gmail-m-2054199229758185637wiq2"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">(<a href="https://evsc.as.virginia.edu/research" target="_blank">https://evsc.as.virginia.edu/research</a>). </span></span> The School of Data Science is the 12th and newest school at the University of Virginia, formed with the largest gift in the university’s history. The School covers all aspects of the data life cycle and emphasizes interdisciplinary, open, ethical research and education that address societal challenges.  Environmental Data Science is one of the priority areas for the School.</span><u></u><u></u></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-align:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;min-height:16.08px"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)"><br></span></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-align:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;min-height:16.08px"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">Please apply online at <a href="https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/" target="_blank"><span class="gmail-m_5271979282811847601gmail-m-2054199229758185637wiq2"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com</span></span></a>  and attach the following required applicant documents:</span><u></u><u></u></p><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">1- A cover letter, two page maximum, including a summary of research interests and accomplishments, and potential UVA collaboration.</span></p></blockquote><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><u></u></p><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">2- A detailed curriculum vitae, including a link to a full ORCID Profile.</span></p></blockquote><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><u></u></p><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">3- A one page summary of your five year research plan.</span></p></blockquote><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><u></u></p><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">4- A one page statement of teaching philosophy.</span></p></blockquote><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><u></u></p><blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)">5- A one page statement describing your experience working with a diverse student body, as well as your past, present, and/or future contributions to creating/advancing a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.</span></p></blockquote><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit"><u></u></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-align:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;min-height:16.08px"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><br></span></b></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-align:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;min-height:16.08px"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74);border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the link referenced above.</span></b><u></u><u></u></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-align:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;min-height:16.08px"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)"><br></span></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;text-align:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;min-height:16.08px"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)"><span style="font-weight:inherit">Review of applications will start </span><b>November 1, 2020</b><span style="font-weight:inherit">, but the position will remain open until </span><span class="gmail-m_5271979282811847601gmail-m-2054199229758185637wiq2" style="font-weight:inherit"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">filled.    </span></span></span><span style="font-weight:inherit"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-weight:inherit;text-align:inherit;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline;font-stretch:inherit;line-height:inherit;min-height:16.08px"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:rgb(74,74,74)"><br></span></p><p style="font-style:inherit;font-variant-caps:inherit;font-wei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