Jobs:Job-00249

From CSDMS
Postdoc in Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of New Hampshire (UNH), New Hampshire, United States
Apply before: 16 November 2020


The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) seeks a postdoctoral scholar hire in the field of Earth and Environmental Sciences. We will consider applicants from a broad range of disciplines in the geosciences (e.g., biogeochemistry, remote sensing, geochemistry, earth system modeling, surficial geology, hydrogeology, oceanography, etc.), but are particularly interested in candidates that will actively engage in scholarship that is synergistic with Arctic and Polar research initiatives led by a growing cohort of scientists at UNH. For integration into our teaching mission, as is supported by the PDIS program, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching foundational courses in the Earth Sciences including contributions to our introductory Discovery courses, field-based core courses such as ESCI 530 – Geological Field Methods; and ESCI 534 – Techniques in Environmental Sciences; or more advanced courses such as Biogeosciences in the Earth System, Fate and Transport in the Environment and Biogeochemistry. This hire will also be expected to support our growing B.S. Environmental Science-Geosystems degree program.


We intend to work collaboratively with our colleagues who hold leadership roles in UNH Arctic and Polar research initiatives within the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering, and the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment to recruit broadly for this position.


https://unh.edu/engagement/earth-and-environmental-sciences


The postdoctoral scholar will be recruited through the UNH Postdoctoral Diversity and Innovation Scholars program, which is designed to support the professional development, excellence, diversity and inclusion of underrepresented groups of postdoctoral scholars through a nationally competitive application and selection process. UNH is exceptionally poised to provide a unique two-year professional development experience tailored to the needs of our postdoctoral scholars that can help prepare them to apply for subsequent tenure track faculty positions.


http://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/37367


The UNH professional development model includes nationally recognized faculty development programs and specific experiences such as an ongoing mentored research experience with a senior faculty member in an academic department, and participation with junior faculty in both the summer-long UNH Writing Academy, and the semester-long UNH Research & Engagement Academy. As part of these Academies, scholars will also work closely with a scholarly coach, have resources to visit federal agencies, participate in monthly cohort-based experiences with experts and leaders across the campus and nationally. In addition, scholars will gain access to workshops on teaching and learning offered by the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and Learning.


The University of New Hampshire is committed to creating a more diverse academic community, knowing that inclusion, diversity and equity are values inextricably linked to educational excellence. Diverse scholars strengthen our ability to reach the individual and collective potential for all faculty, staff, students and the society we serve.


Anne Lightbody
Associate Professor
Department of Earth Sciences
University of New Hampshire

anne.lightbody@unh.edu

Of interest for:
  • Terrestrial Working Group
  • Marine Working Group
  • Human Dimensions Focus Research Group