UA Environment Job Announcements
Assistant Professor, Riparian Ecohydrology
The School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at the University of Arizona (UA) is seeking to fill a tenure-eligible position in the area of riparian ecohydrology. The state of Arizona is facing unprecedented environmental challenges as a result of change brought by a host of factors acting at various scales such as climate -- including drought and water scarcity -- population growth, land use/land cover change, wildfire, and invasive plant species. As the state's land-grant institution, the UA must mount and sustain a campaign that will allow us to (1) conduct research to understand and anticipate the nature of these challenges and (2) train the next generation of decision-makers, managers and citizens to address these challenges in a way that advances the interests of our citizens while maintaining the environment that sustains us. The successful candidate willcontribute to UA's existing strengths in ecohydrology and watershed management. Expertise in riparian ecohydrology, including plant water use and vegetation and streamflow effects on riparian ecosystems and associated biota. A strong background in biogeochemical cycles and channel processes are highly desirable along with experience in riparian systems in semiarid environments.The candidate is expected to conduct research and teach at the undergraduate and graduate level on riparian areas at the interface between ecosystem function and hydrological processes.
To apply: www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=201640<http://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=201640> and upload required documents; (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of research and teaching interests, and (iv) 3-5 reference letters sent independently.
UA Career Track Job Number: 47895
Analyst, Water Resource Research Center
The Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) seeks candidates for the position of full-time Analyst for the U.S. -Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment (TAAP) project. This position will work with the WRRC Director, Sharon Megdal, and the existing project team including science and policy partners in Mexico to develop bi-national assessment documents for the San Pedro and Santa Cruz aquifers. Position requires a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to travel to local, statewide and cross-border meetings that will require overnight stays. The successful candidate must be English and Spanish fluent.
Position start date is February 6, 2012 (Flexible)
To apply: https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1326482375027 and upload required documents; (i) Letter of Interest
(ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) Writing Sample 1
UA Career Track Job Number: 49314
