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Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) University
of Maryland, College Park
The Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) at the
University of Maryland invites applications for a tenure-track academic
faculty position pertaining to interactions of the atmosphere-ocean-land
system. ESSIC is a joint center between the University of Maryland
Departments of Meteorology, Geology, and Geography together with
the Earth Sciences Directorate at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight
Center. ESSIC also administers the Cooperative Institute for Climate
Studies (CICS) which is joint with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental
Prediction (NCEP) and the National Environmental Satellite and Data
Information Service (NESDIS). The goal of ESSIC is to enhance our
understanding of how the atmosphere-ocean-land-biosphere components
of the Earth interact as a coupled system and the influence of human
activities on this system. This is accomplished via studies of the
interaction between the physical climate system (e.g., El Nino,
NAO) and biogeochemical cycles (e.g., greenhouse gases, changes
in land use and cover). The major research thrusts of the center
are studies of Climate Variability and Change, Atmospheric Composition
and Processes, the Global Carbon Cycle (including Terrestrial and
Marine Ecosystems/Land Use/Cover Change), and the Global Water Cycle.
The manner in which this research is accomplished is via analyses
of in situ and remotely sensed observations along with component
and coupled ocean-atmosphere-land models. Together this provides
a foundation for understanding and forecasting changes in the global
environment and regional implications. Data assimilation and regional
downscaling provide the means by which the observations and models
are linked to study the interactions between the physical climate
system and biogeochemical cycles from global to regional scales.
Presently, the ESSIC staff is composed of approximately 50 academic
and research faculty spanning meteorology, oceanography, geology,
and geography. Applications are solicited in one or more of the
following general areas:
· Land Surface Hydrology, Land-Atmosphere Interactions
· Paleoclimate
· Marine and/or Terrestrial Ecosystem Feedbacks to the Physical
Climate System The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant/Associate
Professor level, but applications from senior distinguished candidates
will be considered as well. The appointment is state-funded for
the nine-month academic year. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline
of Earth System Science is required. The successful applicant is
expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and
teaching and a desire to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
The successful applicant is expected to participate in the teaching
program of the Department of Meteorology, Geology, or Geography
to guide graduate students toward advanced degrees, to conduct independent,
cross-discipline research, to publish research results, and to compete
for grants and contracts.
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In order to ensure full consideration, a curriculum vitae, statement
of professional goals, and the names of at least three references
should be sent by January 31, 2005 to:
Professor Antonio J. Busalacchi
Director, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC)
224 Computer and Space Science Building, Room 2207
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-2425
Attention: ESSIC Faculty Position
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