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The University of Chicago invites applications from scholars who willmake significant contributions to Climate Systems Engineering. TheUniversity is building a world-leading Climate Systems Engineeringinitiative with multiple faculty hires addressing solar geoengineering,open-system carbon removal such as enhanced weathering, andinterventions to limit loss of glacial ice. We seek individuals who willlead research programs that will produce significant contributions totheir field and to this research initiative.
Applications are welcome from all relevant academic disciplinesincluding the physical and biological sciences, social sciences,engineering, and humanities at the rank of tenure-track AssistantProfessor. Applications are welcome from scholars who have notpreviously worked on climate systems engineering and from scholars whofocus on the physical or social risks of Climate Systems Engineering.Appointments will be made in an appropriate primary department based onfield, with secondary appointment(s) in another unit possible.
Research on Climate Systems Engineering is inherently interdisciplinary,so we seek individuals with a track record of collaboration beyond theirdiscipline; the University\'s culture is highly collaborative.
Qualifications
Completion of all requirements for a PhD is required at time ofappointment.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted online through the University ofChicago\'s Academic Job\'s website: apply.interfolio.com/128281. Reviewof applications will begin on September 25, 2023 and continue until allpositions are filled.
The following materials are required:
A brief cover letter.A C.V.A statement of research plans (up to 5 pages) that describes how youplan to integrate research on climate systems engineering into youroverall research trajectory.A statement of teaching philosophy and experience.Applicants are required to request three confidential letters ofrecommendation through Interfolio.The following additional materials may be requested:
Up to three sample publications.