Job vacancy - Socio-ecological modeler

A tenure-track faculty position is currently being advertised in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Oklahoma (http://geography.ou.edu/)  to begin in the academic year 2015-2016. The successful applicant must demonstrate research excellence and leadership in socio-ecological systems, with an emphasis on modeling of coupled human-natural systems.

The candidate must be capable of research excellence in socio-ecological systems modeling as related to climate variability and change, and they must have demonstrated success in proactively leading interdisciplinary, collaborative teams. In particular, because this permanent position was initiated through Oklahoma EPSCoR (NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Track-I Research Infrastructure Improvement award, the candidate should fill an immediate need in coupled human-natural systems modeling, preferably through Bayesian hierarchical modeling or similar methodology, as well as demonstrate long-term vision for building collaborative teams, research programs or centers, and/or interdisciplinary proposals that examine challenging questions facing the integrated social, natural, and physical sciences. Applicants also should have demonstrated a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (e.g., quantitative research methods, coupled systems modeling) and a willingness to participate in Department, University, and professional service. We seek an outstanding candidate with a PhD in geography, ecology, statistics, or closely related field.

Candidates are invited to submit a statement of interest and qualifications, a full curriculum vita, copies of up to five scholarly publications, and a list of three references. To apply, please submit all materials electronically in one PDF file to Dr. Bruce Hoagland, SES Search Committee Chair (Email: bhoagland@ou.edu) and copy Ms. Deborah Marsh (dmarsh@ou.edu).