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University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Road
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-743-2255
EARTH & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Professor - Director of Institute for Multidimensional Air Quality Studies (IMAQS) - Tenure-Track
The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for the position of Director, Institute for Multidimensional Air Quality Studies (IMAQS).
The IMAQS Director will provide dynamic leadership in formulating and implementing a vision to further advance atmospheric research at the University of Houston.
IMAQS includes an atmospheric science research team of interdisciplinary researchers consisting of six faculty and five post-doctoral researchers committed to perform measurement and modeling studies of the complex issues in air quality, meteorology and climate change. Modeling efforts address many critical components such as emissions, meteorology, and atmospheric chemistry. Measurement programs emphasize dynamical, physical, and chemical characterization of the urban, coastal and polar environments. The institute works closely with national, state and local leaders to identify key scenarios to run on modeling systems so that public policy is guided with the best science.
The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized researcher and leader in the field of atmospheric science who addresses research issues of compelling interest and has an ability to formulate and lead transformational research projects as Director. A strong record of accomplishment in scholarly research appropriate for appointment as a tenure-line Full Professor is required. Candidates should possess strong communication, teaching, and mentoring skills, a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, and a record of success in leadership roles. Candidate will be expected to teach in both the undergraduate and graduate level degree programs.
The Department maintains significant high-performance computing facilities, modeling software, air quality and radiation analytical equipment, several local field monitoring towers and stations, a remote sensing lab, several aircraft used in atmospheric studies, a coastal field research station, and a mountain field camp near Red Lodge, Montana. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department and IMAQS websites for further information on facilities at www.geosc.uh.edu and www.imaqs.uh.edu.
For full consideration, candidates for this position should submit:
- a letter of application including statements of teaching and research interests,
- a curriculum vitae, and
- three letters of references (letters must be received before the applications will be considered)
to theFaculty Search Committee
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
312 Science & Research Building 1
Houston, TX 77204-5007or by email to jfcasey@uh.edu.
Finalist for the position should anticipate submission of a complete graduate school transcript showing the date of Ph.D. degree prior to their interview.
All candidate application materials should be submitted by April 1, 2009, although the submitted materials will be accepted until the position is filled. The appointment is expected by the Fall semester, 2009.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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The University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd.
Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 743-2255