Organization: Department of Earth & Space Science, College of Arts & Sciences
Title: Research Assistant Professor
Search #: AA2068
Planetary Science. The Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington invites applications for a full time research faculty position in the area of planetary surface-atmosphere interactions. We are especially interested in a theoretician/experimentalist whose work focuses on heat and mass transfer processes, microphysics of phase change, and interactive climate effects. The applicant should also have experience with planetary spacecraft missions, including the design and development of instruments for in situ measurements, and the analysis and interpretation of in situ and remote sensing data.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have two years of postdoctoral research or equivalent experience by the start of the appointment, a demonstrated publication record in relevant peer-reviewed journals, and a proven record of obtaining external funding.
Research faculty are expected to develop their own independent research program and participate in departmental research, service, and teaching (primarily through seminars, occasional classroom lectures, and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students).
It is anticipated that the position will be filled at the rank of research assistant professor, but may be approved at the associate or full professor rank for an exceptionally qualified applicant.
Applications must include curriculum vitae and list of publications, statement of research experience and interests, and three letters of reference (sent directly to the search committee by the referees) sent to: Planetary Science Search Committee, Dept. of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, Box 351310, Seattle, WA 98195-1310.
Priority will be given to applications, including recommendations, received by May 9, 2008.
The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.