Assistant Professor of Land-Atmosphere Interactions
Assistant Professor of Land-Atmosphere Interactions
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Research responsibilities include developing a regionally and nationally recognized program focused on landatmosphere interactions including the exchange of water carbon and other constituents within and between soils vegetation and the atmosphere. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to conceive design and carry out a wide range of studies on both traditional and novel topics. Examples of important research areas include but are not limited to: wateruse efficiency in natural and agricultural systems soil and critical zone hydrology and the exchange of mass and energy between land and atmosphere. Expertise in quantitative analysis scientific writing for a variety of audiences and oral presentation skills are essential. Close collaboration with colleagues across scientific disciplines is expected. Our research network includes seven Agricultural Research Centers across Montana and our college and department include a strong Extension component. Engagement with stakeholders Extension staff and Research Centers to inform discovery about landatmosphere interaction is an important component of this position. The successful candidate will develop an excellent teaching and mentoring program including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in subjects such as surfaceatmosphere exchange biometeorology environmental biophysics and critical zone hydrology depending on departmental teaching needs. Responsibilities include undergraduate curricular advising undergraduate research advising and training of graduate students. The hiring department has a strong history of securing extramural funding to support graduate students. Service responsibilities include departmental citizenship participation in professional societies and engagement with the community consistent with the missions of a Land Grant University and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.
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Full Time
