There are two great polar ecology jobs posted at the University of Washington right now. It’s rare to find academic jobs specific to the polar regions so this will be a great opportunity for someone out there! The new positions are part of the campus-wide Future of Ice Initiative and, I believe, are the result of a previously failed search. Initially it was envisioned that the School of Oceanography and the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Science would create a shared position for a polar ecologist. That turned out to be tricky; the two schools have very different research agendas and methods. After failing to find a candidate that (they felt) could straddle the very large gap between the schools, administration took a second look under the couch cushions and came up with enough spare change to generate two positions. Here are the job postings:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN THE SCHOOL OF AQUATIC AND FISHERY SCIENCES (SAFS)
We seek to hire an integrative scientist who will advance our understanding of ecological processes and ongoing changes in high-latitude (polar or subpolar) marine or freshwater ecosystems. We seek an ecologist whose research focuses on basic and/or applied questions and may include, but is not limited to, high latitude fisheries or broader ecosystem studies across multiple trophic levels from zooplankton to seabirds and marine mammals. Applicants should describe how their research and teaching will enhance collaborative linkages within the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences and among other partners in the Future of Ice Initiative. Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to Dr. Gordon Holtgrieve, Search Committee member (gholt@uw.edu) until 19 November and afterwards to Dr. George Hunt, Search Committee Chair, (geohunt2@uw.edu). More information on SAFS can be found at http://fish.washington.edu/
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN THE SCHOOL OF OCEANOGRAPHY (SO)
We seek to hire an integrative scientist who will contribute to an understanding of biological processes and ongoing changes in high-latitude (polar or subpolar) marine ecosystems. We are interested particularly, though not exclusively, in candidates whose research focuses on the physiology, ecology or biogeography of lower trophic levels. Research approaches may include field observations, remote sensing, laboratory experimentation, genomics and bioinformatics, or modeling. Applicants should describe how their research and teaching will enhance collaborative linkages between disciplines within the School of Oceanography and among other partners in the Future of Ice Initiative. Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to Dr. Jody Deming, Search Committee Chair, (jdeming@uw.edu). More information on the School of Oceanography can be found at http://ocean.washington.edu.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To apply, send curriculum vitae with publication list, statements of research and teaching interests with reference to diversity/inclusivity, and the names and contact information of four references. Applications should clearly indicate the position sought; i.e., in SAFS or in SO. Electronic materials are preferred; send to FoI@uw.edu. Hard copies can be sent to Future of Ice Initiative – Quaternary Research Center, University of Washington, Box 351310, Seattle, WA 98195-1310. Applications should be received prior to December 15th, 2014, to ensure full consideration.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities. The University of Washington is recognized for supporting the work-life balance of its faculty. A PhD is required at the time of appointment.
