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About NSIDC: Jobs
The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for an associate/full professor position as the Director of the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The position is rostered in CIRES, with tenure track and teaching responsibilities in a relevant discipline department.
The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) manages and distributes scientific data, creates tools for data access, supports data users, performs scientific research, and educates the public about the cryosphere. NSIDC has been part of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) since 1982. The current full-time equivalent NSIDC staff numbers 71, not including affiliated undergraduate and graduate students.
NSIDC data and research are critical to detecting, monitoring, and attributing climate change and its impact on society. Satellite data, often used in conjunction with in situ data, allow NSIDC scientists to monitor changes in the cryosphere, including the recent record low summer sea ice extent in the Arctic; the retreat of mountain glaciers at unusually high rates; the decline in the extent of permafrost and frozen ground; the decline in the extent of springtime snow cover in the northern hemisphere; and the rise in temperatures in northern continental areas.
Required qualifications are a PhD in a related field and an outstanding record of scholarly achievement. Demonstrated experience in managing and administrating a scientific institution is highly desirable. Interdisciplinary research expertise is particularly valued at CIRES. A major commitment to and demonstrated excellence in research and the ability to secure external research funding are expected, as well as commitment to excellence in teaching. Therefore, candidates must be able to balance the direction of the data management components of the Center with a vigorous research program and a campus teaching commitment.
Review of the applications will begin February 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit current curriculum vitae, plus statements of research, teaching interests, and administration experience; and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to Karen Dempsey, CIRES Human Resources. All materials may be submitted via email to jobs@cires.colorado.edu.
Questions may be sent to Dr. Richard Armstrong, Chair, NSIDC Director Search Committee.
The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Page last updated:
10/24/08
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