Sustainable Coastal Systems Cluster Coastal Ecological Modeler Applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in coastal ecological modeling must have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution, relevant post-doctoral training, and show a demonstrated ability, or strong potential, to maintain a vigorous, extramurally-funded research program. Research interests should focus on modeling of estuarine and/or coastal ecosystems relevant to conservation management applications and have appropriate experience on ecosystem health; toxicological modeling; invasive species; climate change impacts; predictive modeling of dynamic natural and human systems; conservation of imperiled coastal species and natural communities; or mathematical/simulation modeling at the population or ecosystem level. Candidates with quantitative, interdisciplinary knowledge from subsets of fields including coastal biogeochemistry, toxicology, marine ecosystem dynamics, or ecosystem valuations, as well as working at the interface of social and biological sciences, are particularly encouraged to apply. Strong quantitative and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will become a core faculty member in the Sustainable Coastal Systems Cluster and must demonstrate a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and publication, have demonstrated an ability to perform high-impact and high-demand research, and develop a program that will lead to strong extramurally-funded research and national/international recognition. As part of an on-going hiring campaign, UCF recently established an interdisciplinary cluster approach to strengthen its academic offerings and research mission. In support of this effort, we are searching for faculty in the broad interdisciplinary area of Sustainable Coastal Systems (http://ucf.edu/research/coastalsystems) and plan to bring together a core group of faculty who work across traditional research boundaries or are working in transdisciplinary fields. This new hire will join current cluster faculty, representing twelve departments and seven colleges, to lead a world-class effort to understand and assess natural and human-related impacts to coastal ecosystem health, restoration, sustainability, and mitigation; and ultimately to characterize and integrate physical, chemical, biological, and socio-economic processes impacting coastal communities and ecosystems. Faculty in these interdisciplinary positions will be expected to strengthen both their tenure home department as well as the Sustainable Coastal Systems cluster. Both individual and interdisciplinary infrastructure and startup are expected with these five new positions. Each new faculty member will have a unique interdisciplinary mentoring team to foster intellectual breadth and to facilitate integrative capacity to strengthen the success of the cluster. Candidates must apply on-line at http://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/43918 (Position #38476) and attach the following materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and contact information for three professional references. In the cover letter candidates should address their background in their discipline and should identify the department(s) for their potential tenure home. In the research statement candidates should include descriptions of their successful interdisciplinary research collaborations and how their current and future research can contribute to the cluster's overall interdisciplinary objectives. The search committee will review applications on on-going basis and continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The University of Central Florida, the nation's second-largest university with more than 63,000 students, has grown in size, quality, diversity, and reputation in its first 50 years. Today, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at its main campus in Orlando and more than a dozen other locations. UCF is an economic engine attracting and supporting industries vital to the region's future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information, visit http://ucf.edu. UCF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. UCF strives to be the "University of choice" for academic couples. UCF has a partner hiring program with both TT/T and NTE faculty partner lines. UCF is also focused on being inclusive and diverse, with an underrepresented population of approximately 25% Hispanic and 12% African American and is committed to building a faculty who are a reflection of the students they teach. For more information about these positions please contact the Sustainable Coastal Systems Cluster Search Chair, Dr. Graham Worthy at coastalclus...@ucf.edu<mailto:coastalclus...@ucf.edu>
