Associate Professor in Arctic Research, Environmental Intelligence, and National Security

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder is recruiting a tenure track
faculty member at the Associate Professor level whose research
advances understanding and prediction of the changing Arctic, with
clear and demonstrated applications to environmental intelligence
and national security.

The successful candidate will have a strong record of externally
funded collaborative research and experience translating
fundamental Earth science into improved observing, modeling,
sensing, prediction, or decision-making capabilities. We seek
candidates with a demonstrated record of research support from
federal agencies that support environmental intelligence and
national security research, including the Office of Naval Research
(ONR), Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center (USACE
ERDC) and its Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory
(CRREL), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), or related federal
programs.

The successful candidate will maintain a vigorous externally funded
research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor
students and early-career researchers, and contribute to
interdisciplinary research initiatives across the CU Boulder
campus.

The departmental tenure home will similarly be determined by the
successful candidate’s disciplinary expertise, with anticipated
departmental homes including, but not limited to, Aerospace
Engineering Sciences; Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences; Earth
Science; Electrical, Computer, & Energy Engineering; or
Geography.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Who We Are

This faculty search is being conducted by a group of
interdisciplinary research institutes and centers at the University
of Colorado Boulder: the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
(INSTAAR), the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental
Sciences (CIRES), the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC, a
CIRES center), the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
(LASP), and the Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI). The
candidate’s primary institute or center affiliation will be
determined based on their background, expertise, and research
interests, allowing flexibility to identify the institutional home
that provides the strongest fit.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to:

• Arctic and polar system science
• Oceanography and atmospheric science
• Cryosphere-climate interactions
• Environmental conditions affecting polar operations
• Remote sensing and Earth observation
• Earth system and coupled modeling
• Environmental and geophysical prediction
• High-latitude observing systems and field programs
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

What You Should Know

Due to the nature, scope and sponsor of the work, the position is
limited to only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents,
refugees, and asylees, with the ability to obtain and maintain a
U.S. security clearance.

For more information about clearance requirements please visit:
https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Security/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/

The University of Colorado Boulder has implemented a reference check
program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty
appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU
Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's
conduct at their current and previous institutions, specifically
conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or
discrimination, before making hiring decisions. All final
candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to
complete an Authorization to Release Information.

What We Can Offer

• This faculty position will be filled at the Associate Professor

level.

• The anticipated salary range for this full-time, 9-month

position at the Associate Professor rank is $120,000 - $137,000.
Final salary determinations will be based on candidate experience
and pay equity alignment with institute and department peers.

• This position can raise an additional 3 months of summer salary

from grants or other funds.

• Funds are available for a competitive startup package. Office,

lab, and student space needs will be determined in consultation
with the successful candidate.

• A relocation stipend may be included in startup package

calculations.

• In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado

Boulder offers gender-neutral paid parental leave; backup child,
adult, and elder care through Bright Horizons; housing down-payment
assistance programs; teaching, research, and professional
development programs; and the University of Colorado tuition
assistance benefits program.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Engineering,

Geography, Oceanography, Physics, or a related field at the time of
appointment

• Demonstrated record of research support from federal agencies

that support environmental intelligence and national security
research

• A strong commitment to effective teaching and to mentoring of

early career scientists

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background

and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.

• Research Statement: Description of your proposed research

vision and program. Please also address how your research aligns
with the INSTAAR mission, your plan for first research projects for
yourself and your first graduate student advisee(s), your
philosophy regarding collaboration with your peers, your mentoring
approach, and how you create an equitable and inclusive research
environment for your undergraduate and graduate student researchers
(up to four pages).

• Teaching Statement: Description of your proposed teaching

program and vision that aligns with work at INSTAAR, in one or more
of these home departments (Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric and
Oceanic Sciences, Earth Science, Electrical, Computer, and Energy
Engineering, Environmental Studies, and Geography) and across CU
Boulder. Please include examples of teaching practices that you use
(will use) that are inclusive and equitable (up to two pages).

• Service Statement: Description of your contributions to the

profession and/or current academic community through service,
leadership, or public engagement.

• Professional Publications: Two of your most relevant

papers/publications. Publications should be packaged into one PDF
to fit in available upload fields in the application.

Review of applications will begin on December 1. The position will
remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu