Indiana University - Indiana, PA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Indiana, PA
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Associate/Full Professor in Climate Modeling and Disaster Resilience at Indiana University is a tenured position aimed at candidates with a strong scholarly record in climate science and disaster resilience. The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research, contribute to the educational mission of the department, and collaborate with the newly established IU Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing. This role emphasizes research productivity, teaching, and community engagement, with a focus on addressing health impacts related to climate change.
Responsibilities
- Engage in interdisciplinary research in climate modeling and disaster resilience.
- Lead externally funded research groups and initiatives.
- Contribute to the educational mission through teaching in-person, online, or blended courses.
- Collaborate with the IU Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing on research projects.
- Secure and sustain federally funded research grants.
- Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Requirements
- PhD in a field related to climate change and disaster resilience modeling.
- Achieved tenure at current institution.
- Outstanding research productivity with impact in climate science or disaster resilience.
- Demonstrated ability to secure and sustain federally funded research.
- Effective teaching skills in various learning environments.
Nice-to-haves
- Expertise in climate change impacts on human health and wellbeing.
- Experience with big data resources and AI/machine learning tools.
- Knowledge of community disaster readiness and early warning systems.
Benefits
- Access to significant research resources and funding opportunities.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams.
- Reduced teaching load to allow for more research time.
