Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
The College of Marine Science (CMS) at the University of South Florida
(USF) invites applications for two tenure-track, nine-month academic
faculty positions in Physical Oceanography. Appointments are expected to
be at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. Salaries are
negotiable and competitive.
Position Number 3215 Global-scale, Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction Modeler
The CMS-USF seeks a global climate-related, ocean-atmosphere interaction
modeler.
Minimum qualifications include a strong foundation in the Geophysical
Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics of the coupled ocean-atmosphere
system, and experience with large-scale, coupled ocean-atmosphere
circulation models. Preferred qualifications include experience with
large data sets and the analysis tools to critically assess model
performance. Training may be from either the meteorological or
oceanographic perspectives. Research interests may include aspects of
modern climate, paleo-climate, or predictions of future climate. In any
of these scenarios we seek a scientist with multidisciplinary interests
that will span the oceanographic disciplines representative of the CMS
from climate variations to the ecological, biogeochemical and societal
ramifications thereof.
Position Number 4431 Mesoscale, Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction Modeler
The CMS-USF seeks a mesoscale, ocean-atmosphere interaction modeler.
Minimum qualifications include a strong foundation in the Geophysical
Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics of the coupled ocean-atmosphere
system, and experience with mesoscale, coupled ocean-atmosphere
numerical circulation models. Preferred qualifications include
experience with large data sets and the analysis tools to combine
observations with models through data assimilation and to critically
assess model performance. Training may be from either the meteorological
or oceanographic perspectives. With Florida being an elongate peninsula,
and with every aspect of the Florida economy touched by the ocean, we
seek a person with interest in aspects of weather and ocean circulation
affecting the State of Florida and its surrounding environs, the
Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, and similar mesoscale environments,
including severe aspects of weather (hurricanes and severe
extra-tropical systems) that may be hazardous to such regions. Given the
ongoing CMS-USF activities in coastal ocean observing and modeling
systems and the societal applications thereof, preference will also be
given to individuals with compatible, multidisciplinary interests that
span the oceanographic disciplines within the CMS, such as applications
to harmful algae blooms, fisheries ecology, biogeochemical and
hydrological cycles.
General Requirements: For the Assistant Professor rank, candidates must
hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (such as marine science, or
similar) at the time of appointment. Candidates must have strong
potential for scholarly publication and obtaining extramural research
funding, and be committed to quality instruction of graduate students.
For the Associate Professor rank, the candidates must meet all
requirements for the Assistant Professor rank, and have an outstanding
record in research, including a substantive publication record, evidence
of success in attracting extramural research funding and at least a
strong record in teaching, as evidenced by successful direction of
master’s and doctoral candidates. The candidate will be expected to
interact with the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Marine
Science, USF at large, as well as other relevant local, regional,
national, and international organizations.
USF’s College of Marine Science is a multidisciplinary college with 23
core faculty, a Center for Ocean Technology, a large research staff and
over 120 graduate students in the fields of biological, chemical,
geological, and physical oceanography. Additional information about the
College is available at the website: http://www.marine.usf.edu.
Contact: Applicants should specify the position number(s) for which they
are applying (3215 and/or 4431) and submit a curriculum vitae, statement
of research and teaching interests, and the names, addresses (including
email) and phone numbers of three references. All required information
should be submitted to Desiree Woroner, Search Committee Designee,
College of Marine Science, University of South Florida, 140 Seventh
Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. Review of applications will
begin June 30, 2008. However, applications will be accepted until
positions are filled.
The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, please
call 727-553-1632. According to Florida law, applications, and meetings
regarding them, are open to the public.
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