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Subject: Marine Environmental Change Biogeochemist

The School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for a tenure track/tenured position at the Assistant Professor to Full Professor level. The incumbent will develop a state-of-the-art research program in marine biogeochemistry emphasizing environmental/climate change phenomena. Research should focus on biogeochemical processes and phenomena influencing the oceanic carbon cycle and atmospheric CO2 on time scales from the modern to late Quaternary, including focus on the coastal zone. Use of the state-of-the-art, light stable isotope laboratory at SMAST in this research is encouraged though other observational/experimental approaches (e.g. radioisotope, organic biomarker, trace metal) where relevant may be acceptable. The incumbent will be required to establish and/or maintain externally funded research programs, teach graduate level students and advise graduate thesis research. Required experience is as follows: Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in an appropriate field and preferably postdoctoral experience and multiple publications in peer reviewed literature; Associate Professor: extensive publication list and a record of externally funded research; Full Professor: international recognition as an accomplished scholar. Preferred qualifications also include previous teaching experience at the graduate level. To apply, send letter of application, current resume, and the names, titles, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Search for SMAST Faculty, attn: Dr. Joseph Deck, School for Marine Science and Technology, 706 Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02744. Enquiries may be directed to Mark A. Altabet (maltabet@umassd.edu, 508-999-8622), chair of the search committee The review of applications will begin Nov. 10, 2004 and continue until the positions are filled.

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