Assistant Professor of Meteorology

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Atmospheric Science with expertise in using innovative data-driven approaches, with preference for expertise in AI/ML applications, to advance understanding and/or prediction of weather or climate. The successful candidate will be expected to build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program; mentor graduate and undergraduate students; and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including the use of AI/ML in meteorology. Research should complement one or more of the existing strengths in the department, which include numerical weather prediction, climate modeling, high-impact weather and climate events, boundary layer meteorology, and surface hydrology. Additionally, the successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in research, teaching at all levels, and performance of service duties.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or a closely-related field.
• Evidence of research and expertise using innovative data science to improve understanding and/or prediction of weather and climate.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated potential to establish a strong publication record.
• Demonstrated potential to establish a successful, externally funded research program that complements existing strengths in the department.
• Demonstrated potential for collaboration with other faculty and units on campus.
• Demonstrated potential to attain excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels including the use of AI/ML in meteorology

Responsibilities

• Build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including the use of AI/ML in meteorology
• Commitment to excellence in research, teaching at all levels, and performance of service duties.

Benefits

• comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees