Jobs:Job-00169
Apply before: 1 September 2020
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Posting:
Position: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
Apply before: 1 September 2020
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We are looking for a scientist at the intersection of data science and geo-environmental science who complements current strengths of the FGSE. As far as data science, we seek someone able to develop methods/algorithms (such as machine learning, geostatistics, geocomputing, geomodelling, etc.) and tailor them to particular large spatial/temporal datasets or big data. As far as geo-environmental science, the person is expected to analyse and predict the dynamics of the earth surface-environmental system (such as hydrology, geomorphology, vegetation distribution, climate, environmental data time series, soils, etc.). The appointed person will teach GIS along with other geo-environmental data science courses.
The successful candidate is expected to i) develop a competitive research program within the Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics, ii) teach courses in the Bachelor of Geosciences and Environment, and Masters programs taught by the FGSE, and, iii) supervise masters and doctoral students. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level (tenure track). However, exceptionally, we will consider outstanding candidates for direct appointment to the Associate Professor level, notably if this corresponds with our equal opportunity objectives.
The application should include:
- a cover letter, addressed to the Dean, explaining the reasons for applying (max. 1 page);
- a full Curriculum Vitae, including previous employment and university training, the date and title of the doctoral thesis, publications, conference presentations / invited lectures, classes taught, and student research supervised;
- a research statement, describing the research the candidate intends to develop (max. 4 pages);
- a teaching statement, describing the candidate’s teaching approach, intentions for teaching and his or her potential contribution to our teaching programs (max. 2 pages);
- PDFs of the five most relevant publications;
- the names and contact information of five referees.
For further information, contact the Chair of the selection committee for this position: Christian Kull, Vice-Dean of the FGSE, and Professor in the Institute of Geography and Sustainability (christian.kull@unil.ch).
Application deadline: September 1st, 2020
(23:59 Swiss time GMT+2)
The PDF application must be shared in several documents not larger than 9.9 MB and can only be submitted through this website:
