Assistant Research Professor
New Brunswick, NJ 
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Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Research Professor
Department SAS - Earth & Planetary Sciences
Salary Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
The Rutgers University Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences invites applications for a full-time, grant-funded one-year renewable Non-Tenure Track Assistant Research Professor (academic year) with interests in and experience with the use of field, laboratory and statistical approaches to reconstruct Holocene sea level changes. Starting December 1, 2022, the candidate will join the Rutgers University Earth System Science & Policy lab, led by Professor Robert Kopp.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 22FA1428
Posting Open Date 11/30/2022
Posting Close Date
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Applicant must hold a PhD in geology, oceanography, or a related discipline.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience with paleo sea level reconstruction, including field, laboratory and statistical analysis.
  • Familiarity with and contributions to the paleo sea-level literature
  • Excellent communication skills, as well as organizational and editing skills
  • Comprehensive analytical skills and experience in writing manuscripts and research grant proposals.
Equipment Utilized
High-performance computing, geological coring equipment
Physical Demands and Work Environment
* Travel throughout US and occasionally to other countries to conduct/participate in field research and
conferences/meetings/trainings.
* Design/conduct/participate in virtual conferences/meetings/trainings as needed.
Overview
Principal responsibilities include (1) reconstructing past global and regional changes in sea level and the drivers of sea level change, (2) writing papers and making presentations describing this research, and (3) identifying and supporting the development of new research and evaluation of projects and external funding opportunities, including writing grant proposals. In addition, the candidate will have opportunities to contribute to teaching and mentoring within the undergraduate and graduate programs in Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Statement
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates must apply online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu and submit: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (CV) including publication list, a 1-3 page research statement, and the names and contact information of 3 references.
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Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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