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Ads (or cancellations) must reach the GSA advertising office no Hydrology and Ecology (https://evsc.as.virginia .edu/ Scripps Postdoctoral Scholar Award,
later than the first of the month, one month prior to the issue in research). The School of Data Science is the 12th and 2021, Scripps Institution of
which they are to be published. (Note: Combined March/April issue newest school at the University of Virginia, formed
releases on March schedule.) Print ads will also appear on the Oceanography, UC San Diego
Geoscience Job Board to coincide with the month of print issue. with the largest gift in the university’s history. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San
Contact: advertising@geosociety.org, +1-800-472-1988 ext. School covers all aspects of the data life cycle and Diego in La Jolla, California, invites applications for
1053, or +1-303-357-1053. Email correspondence should include emphasizes interdisciplinary, open, ethical research
complete contact information (including phone and mailing one or more Institution-wide Postdoctoral positions
address). Rates are in U.S. dollars. and education that address societal challenges. Envi- in any of the major areas of research conducted at
ronmental Data Science is one of the priority areas
Per line each Scripps. Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one
Per Line for addt’l month for the School. of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for
Classification 1st month (same ad) Please apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkday marine science research in the world. Research at
Positions Open $9.40 $9.35 jobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/ Scripps encompasses physical, chemical, biological,
Fellowship Opportunities $9.35 $9.30
Opportunities for Students Associate-or-Full-Professor-in-Environmental geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans,
First 25 lines FREE $5.00 - Science-and-the-School-of-Data-Science_R0015097 earth, and atmosphere.
Additional lines $5.00 $5.00 and attach the following required applicant documents: Scripps Postdoctoral scholars are expected to
1. A cover letter, two page maximum, including a interact with existing programs. Research activities
summary of research interests and accomplish- at Scripps can be explored by viewing profiles of the
POSITIONS OPEN ments, and potential UVA collaboration. Principal Investigators at Scripps (https://scripps.ucsd
2. A detailed curriculum vitae, including a link to a .edu/people/faculty). The intention of this program
Environmental Data Sciences Professor, full ORCID Profile. is to expose early career postdocs to new research
University of Virginia 3. A one page summary of your five year research opportunities and the facilities available at SIO/
plan.
UCSD. Awards are competitive with a major emphasis
The Department of Environmental Sciences (EVSC) 4. A one page statement of teaching philosophy. on potential for independent, creative research. The
and the School of Data Science (SDS) at the Uni- 5. A one page statement describing your experience Postdoc positions are for one year, and award twelve
versity of Virginia invite applicants for a full-time working with a diverse student body, as well as months of salary with a minimum stipend of $62,000
tenured position at the level of Associate or Full Pro- your past, present, and/or future contributions to plus benefits and a one-time research allowance of
fessor in the area of Environmental Data Science, creating/advancing a culture of diversity, equity $5,000. An additional twelve months of support will
with rank commensurate to experience level. We and inclusion. be granted (subject to satisfactory review), totaling 24
seek applicants whose research and teaching address Please note that multiple documents can be months. Appointees are eligible for health insurance
questions in environmental science using novel uploaded in the link referenced above. through UC San Diego.
approaches to the data cycle to advance knowledge Review of applications will start November 1, Candidates are required to have a PhD degree in
of environmental systems, and to solve problems of 2020, but the position will remain open until filled. ocean, earth or atmospheric sciences, mathematics,
societal relevance. Approaches of interest include, The University will perform background checks physics, chemistry, biology, environmental policy
but are not limited to, data acquisition, analytical on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer or a related field conferred by November 30, 2021.
workflows, and data-driven computational meth- of employment. Candidates are required to have no more than 3 years
ods (e.g. machine-learning, statistical or simulation For questions about the application process, postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
approaches). The ideal candidate is data-oriented, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Candidate application materials include a current
has a track record of open collaborative, cross- Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu. CV, summary of doctoral dissertation, statement of
disciplinary work, and holds a PhD or equivalent in a The University assists UVA faculty spouses and research, mentor support letter and two confidential
relevant field. This position is open to all areas of the partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville letters of recommendation. Candidates are required
environmental sciences but will prioritize data sci- area. To learn more about these services, please see to contact potential mentors and identify mutual
ence research and teaching in the hydrologic, atmo- http://provost.virginia.edu/dual-career. research interests prior to submitting their applica-
spheric, or geoscience domains. The University of Virginia is an equal opportu- tions. Successful candidates are expected to start
The successful candidate will be cross-appointed nity/affirmative action employer. Women, minori- before December 1, 2021. For full consideration, can-
in Environmental Science and Data Science and ties, veterans and persons with disabilities are didates should apply by October 25, 2020 at: https://
is expected to develop an externally funded and encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essen- apptrkr.com/1995694
internationally recognized research program, man- tial to academic excellence and a requirement for For instructions about the Scripps Postdoctoral
age and mentor a diverse research group, and teach the provision of beneficial outcomes in the Environ- Program, Reference Letters, and Mentor Support Let-
undergraduate and graduate courses. They will take mental Data Sciences. An open and diverse commu- ters, go to: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/postdocs/program
a central role that bridges and leverages research nity fosters the inclusion of voices that have been UCSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with
strengths between both programs and will incorpo- underrepresented or discouraged. a strong institutional commitment to excellence
rate data science computation in the undergraduate The University of Virginia, including the UVA through diversity. All qualified applicants will
and graduate curriculum. Opportunities for col- Health System which represents the UVA Medical receive consideration for employment without regard
laboration/affiliation with other units in the Univer- Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gen-
sity include the Environmental Resilience Institute Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health der identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
[ https://eri.virginia.edu/ ] and the Department of Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to protected veteran.
Engineering Systems and Environment. [ https:// the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe
engineering.virginia.edu/departments/engineering- diversity is excellence expressing itself through
systems-and-environment ] Environmental Resil- every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. Hiring?
ience and Digital Technologies and Society have been We are equal opportunity and affirmative action
named as two of the five priority initiatives in the employers. All qualified applicants will receive Find those qualified geoscientists to fill
new university Strategic Plan, [ https://strategicplan consideration for employment without regard to vacancies. Use GSA’s Geoscience Job
.virginia.edu/key-initiatives/ ] emphasizing the impor- age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, Board (geosociety.org/jobs) and print
tance of this collaboration. marital status, national or ethnic origin, political
EVSC, in the College of Arts and Science, was affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), issues of GSA Today. Bundle and save
formed in 1970, with research and teaching inter- sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medi- for best pricing options. That unique
ests that span Atmospheric Science, Geoscience, cal or genetic information. candidate is waiting to be found.

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