Department of Physics, University of Colorado Boulder

The University of Colorado and the Boulder research community have a long history of pioneering research in climate science. The vibrant research community in climate science in Boulder includes, in addition to the university, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Department of Physics represents exceptionally broad research expertise. Within the Department of Physics, the successful candidate will become part of the department’s Geophysics group, which is one of the few such groups in major physics departments in the US.

Homepage: https://www.colorado.edu/physics/

The Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the area of climate physics. We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a tenure-track faculty position that is part of a faculty cluster hire for three positions within the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC), the Department Applied Mathematics (APPM) and Physics (PHYS). The scope of the search covers all aspects of climate physics, including but not limited to observational, experimental, theoretical, and computational methods of studying the Earth’s climate system, including the atmosphere, oceans, cryosphere, solid earth, and their interactions.

The successful candidate will be expected to create an independent, innovative, competitive, and externally funded research program. We are seeking a candidate who will develop a vibrant research program that complements and expands existing strengths on the Boulder Campus and in the Boulder research community, and who is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. It is further expected that the new Physics faculty member will play an integral role in building interdisciplinary climate physics and mathematics collaborations with APPM and ATOC and contribute to the new Interdisciplinary Climate minor program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by high-quality publications, indicative of a developing research program that is recognized at an international level. Further evidence is provided by presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, the submitted research statement, and strong letters of endorsement from referees of high international standing.

Evidence of teaching excellence will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference and the teaching statement submitted as part of the application. This evidence can include performance as a teaching assistant, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, tutoring, or demonstrably excellent conference presentations or posters. The successful candidate is expected to be comfortable with teaching core undergraduate physics, as well as more specialized topics relevant to climate physics.

Applications accepted online: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=59998