The University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, is expanding its commitment to research and
education about the Earth's polar regions through its "Future of Ice" Initiative. http://ice.uw.edu
Applications are invited for three new tenure-track, research faculty, and postdoctoral scholars.
See below or http://ice.uw.edu/jobs for details.
Descriptions of the each of the positions are given below. Note the varying target dates.
The University of Washington promotes research and education to serve an increasingly diverse
population of students, staff, and the public. For all of the positions described below, we seek
applicants who are committed to engaging culturally and ethnically diverse audiences. The
University of Washington is recognized for supporting the work-life balance of its faculty and is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. A PhD is required at the time of appointment.
RESEARCH POSITIONS
The Polar Science Center at the Applied Physics Laboratory invites applications for research
scientists with principal investigator responsibilities in the following areas: a) fundamental physics
of ice and interaction of ice and water, b) physical oceanography, particularly observation or
numerical modeling of ice-ocean interaction, for example, as applicable to fjord or ice-shelf cavity
circulation and its influence on outlet glaciers, and c) biology of the ice-ocean environment with a
focus on lower trophic levels including remote sensing. PSC researchers have access to excellent
capabilities in field logistics and engineering and we encourage applications from researchers who
will utilize those. Candidates in other areas of specialization may be considered depending on
qualifications and research record. We seek candidates who have completed their postdoctoral
research with a record that demonstrates high potential to develop their own well-funded
program. Initial research support over a nominal 2-year period will come from start-up funds and
existing project funds. Thereafter, candidates are expected to have established self-sustaining
grant-funded research programs. Applications including CV, research interest summary,
publication and funding history, and names of four references and should be sent to:
pscjobs@uw.edu
TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS
The College of the Environment invites applications for three 9-month, tenure-track positions
(Assistant Professor). Successful candidates will be expected to enhance the University of
Washington's multidisciplinary research in polar science, to develop a funded research program, to
mentor the next generation of scientists, and to contribute to education at the graduate and
undergraduate levels.
*Polar Marine Ecosystems. We seek an integrative scientist who will contribute to an understanding
of biological processes and ongoing changes in high-latitude marine ecosystems. Research
approaches could include field observations, remote sensing, or modeling. This appointment is
expected to be made jointly between the School of Oceanography and School of Aquatic and
Fishery Sciences, though an appointment with a different College of the Environment unit is also
possible. Applicants should describe how their research and teaching will enhance collaborative
linkages among disciplines. Send curriculum vitae, description of research and teaching interests,
and the names of four references, addressed to Polar Marine Ecosystem Search. Electronic
materials are preferred; send to qrc@uw.edu. Hard copies can be sent to Quaternary Research
Center, University of Washington, Box 351310, Seattle, WA 98195-1310. Preference will be given
to applications received prior to February 3rd, 2014.
*Polar Climate (Ocean-Ice-Atmosphere) Dynamics. We seek applicants whose research contributes
to quantitative understanding of coupled dynamical processes at high latitudes. Examples of
relevant research areas include the polar heat and water budget, interacting ocean-atmosphere
circulation dynamics, albedo changes at sea or on land, and ocean-ice sheet interactions.
Approaches could include field observations, analysis of remotely-sensed observations, or
modeling. This appointment will be joint between two of the following three academic units:
Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, and Earth and Space Sciences. Applicants should describe
how their research and teaching will enhance collaborative linkages among disciplines. Send
curriculum vitae, description of research and teaching interests, and the names of four references,
addressed to Polar Climate Dynamics Search. Electronic materials are preferred and may be sent to
qrc@uw.edu. Hard copies can be sent to Quaternary Research Center, University of Washington,
Box 351310, Seattle, WA 98195-1310. Preference will be given to applications received prior to
February 3rd, 2014.
*Glaciology. We seek applicants with expertise in physical glaciology. Relevant research areas
include, but are not limited to, ice physics, dynamic behavior of ice sheets, sub-glacial processes,
ice-shelf physics and ice-shelf/ocean interactions, and mountain glaciers. We are particularly
interested in individuals who combine gathering and interpretation of data with theoretical work,
and who are likely to develop a breadth of research interests over the course of their careers. The
development and use of ice-sheet models to link to broader questions such as sea level rise is also
a desired research direction. This appointment will be in the Department of Earth and Space
Sciences. Send curriculum vitae, description of research and teaching interests, and the names of
four references, addressed to Glaciology Search Committee. Electronic materials are preferred and
may be sent to essasst@uw.edu. Hard copies can be mailed to: April Huff, Department of Earth and
Space Sciences, University of Washington, Box 351310, Seattle, WA 98195-1310. Preference will be
given to applications received prior to January 2nd, 2014.
POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Quaternary Research Center (QRC) and the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) are seeking
Postdoctoral Research Associates with interests in the polar regions. APL is a multidisciplinary
research institution with a long tradition of high latitude research, engineering and logistics. QRC
encompasses a diversity of fields of study, including archaeology, land surface processes,
paleoclimatology and paleobiology and glaciology. Applicants are expected to define a research
plan that fits within the broad program areas of either QRC or APL and includes collaboration with
researchers in another unit at the University, such as Oceanography, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences,
Marine Affairs, Earth and Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental and Forest
Sciences, Anthropology, Law, and the Jackson School of International Studies. Expected terms are
two years, renewable after the first year. A Ph.D. less than 4 years prior to the time of employment
is required. Screening of applicants will begin at the beginning of March, 2014 and applications
should be received prior to February 28th , 2014. Applicants are asked to submit: (1) a curriculum
vitae, (2) a publication list, (3) a brief research proposal (no more than 1500 words) describing
research to be pursued during a two year tenure at the University of Washington, (4) the names
and contact information of four individuals who can provide a letter of reference. In addition, a
letter of support from a prospective mentor in one of the participating units is encouraged. Current
research of faculty is available at the individual web pages for the participating departments listed
above. Applicants should send all materials and any questions to pscjobs@uw.edu. Electronic
submission is preferred but hardcopies can be mailed to Applied Physics Laboratory, University of
Washington, 1013 NE 40th Street, Seattle Washington, 98105 c/o Polar Science Center (Isosaki).
