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University of Massachusetts Boston
Assistant Professor, Coastal Physical Process

The Department of Environmental, Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor starting in September 2011 who specializes in coastal physical processes. An individual with a strong quantitative component utilizing GIS is highly desirable. Particular subareas of interest include, but are not limited to, physical sedimentology, sediment dynamics in estuarine and coastal systems, application of physical sedimentology to environmental processes or natural hazards, paleoenvironmental systems, sedimentary facies modeling, and/or physical process modeling. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded, multidisciplinary research program and to actively participate in the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the Department. This position is one of two positions in Environmental, Earth and Ocean Sciences to support the Department and University research clusters in coastal environmental research.

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. and postdoctoral training (or equivalent professional experience) are required. He/she will have a demonstrated capability or potential to carry on an active, externally funded research program of international caliber and to supervise graduate students. An ability to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching needs in the various programs offered by the Department, and a willingness to engage in collaborative research with Department, College, and University colleagues, will be criteria for selection.

The Department comprises a diverse and dynamic core and affiliate faculty with research expertise in coastal sensor networks, coastal zone management, coastal planning law, oceans and human health, coastal geology, hydrogeology and geochemistry, and coastal ecology. For more information about the Department and its research and teaching programs, please visit our website at www.umb.edu/environment. Members of underrepresented groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should send a statement of teaching and research interests and goals, curriculum vitae, 3-5 representative reprints, and three letters of reference. We prefer application material be sent electronically to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Meng Zhou (meng.zhou@umb.edu). If e-files exceed 10MB, please break into smaller segments and send as multiple emails. Target date for receipt of applications is Feb. 15, 2011, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

UMass Boston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer.

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