Position Details
Summary
| Operating Title |
Research Assistant Professor |
| Long Classification Title |
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| Campus Location |
Durham |
| Department |
UNH Earth Systems Research Centers |
| Summary of Position |
The University of New Hampshire's Earth Systems Research Center seeks applications for a Research Faculty position at the Assistant Research Professor level, working at the intersection of macroscale hydrology, water quality, and biogeochemistry.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Design and execute policy-relevant research projects related to water resources, groundwater modeling, the water-food-energy system, water quality, and water governance in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Implement field and modeling studies, data collection, statistical analysis, and model calibration and validation in these areas.
- Effectively communicate research outcomes through publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences and other scientific forums.
- Engage K-12 students and teachers in community-based water quality monitoring.
- Secure external funds by serving as principal investigator or co-investigator on proposals to federal or non-governmental funding agencies.
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| Additional Job Information |
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| Posting Number |
PF0939FY25 |
| Acceptable Minimum Qualifications |
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biogeochemistry, or a closely related field, plus 8 or more years integrating field sampling and modeling to advance understanding of how hydrology and biogeochemistry interact to sustain or degrade critical ecosystem services that support society. The required background includes the ability to both work in interdisciplinary teams to carry out policy-relevant research related to water governance as well as discipline-specific abilities to develop and apply macroscale hydrologic models (e.g., the Water Balance Model) and groundwater models, utilize open-source languages and tools (e.g., Python and jupyter notebooks), and quantitatively sample watersheds for water quality indicators such as nitrogen, conductivity, and plastics. Applicants must also have a proven track record of publishing in reputable scientific journals and attracting external sources of funding to support their research. While teaching is not required, experience delivering courses in Groundwater Hydrology and Environmental Fate and Transport will be reviewed favorably. In addition, the candidate will be expected to chair and serve on graduate thesis committees. Competitive candidates will also have experience in outreach to and engagement with K-12 audiences and will be committed to advancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. |
| Additional Preferred Qualifications |
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| Salary Information |
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63999 |
| Percent Time Information (FTE) |
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| Faculty Information |
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| If Renewable or Number of years, please specify |
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| Type of Position |
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Posting Details
| Posting Date |
11/15/2024 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Closing Date |
11/25/2024 |
| Interested Internal Candidates Exist? |
Yes |
| Appointment Type |
Grant Funded |
| If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date |
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| Departmental Information |
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| This position is responsible for the supervision of |
Professional, Administrative, and Technical , Students |
| Special Requirements |
A background check will be required as a condition of employment. |
| EEO Statement |
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Institution Information |
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction.
UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
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UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:
https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide |
Duties / Responsibilities
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you meet the definition of an Internal Candidate?
Internal Candidates include: (1) active status employees who have completed the introductory period and (2) adjunct staff members who have been employed within USNH for at least 12 months in total and who have worked at least 1,000 hours during the 12 month period preceding the application for the position. Student employment does not apply toward internal status eligibility.
Required Documents
- Resume/Vita
- Cover Letter
- Diversity Statement
Optional Documents
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University System of New Hampshire
paid time off
Nov 19, 2024