About the position
The College of Sciences (CoS) and the College of Engineering (CoE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invite applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in the field of solar-terrestrial science and/or space weather. Applicants will be considered at all ranks, though there is a particular focus on the Assistant and Associate ranks. Areas of interest include but are not limited to the Earth's ionosphere and magnetosphere, space weather forecasting and resilience. Applicants with research interests in any or all of sensors and observations from ground or satellite instruments, data analysis and data science, modeling and theoretical research, are all welcome to apply. The position will be supported by the National Science Foundation under the Faculty Development in geoSpace Science program. This unique faculty search is being pursued by a joint effort of two Colleges, enabling candidates across a broad range of backgrounds to apply. The departmental home of the hired candidate will be determined based on best fit and may be anywhere within CoS or CoE. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in solar-terrestrial science and/or space weather.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in relevant fields.
- Mentor students in their academic and research pursuits.
- Engage in interdisciplinary work and collaborations within Georgia Tech.
- Contribute to the development of the Interdisciplinary Research Institute covering space science, technology, and policy.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent in an area complementary to the research areas of this search.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education.
- Ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students.
- Ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success.
- Ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success.
