Temporary Research Professor Pool Institute of Environment

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A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Open Rank Temporary Research Professor Pool in the Institute of Environment

The FIU Institute of Environment (IoE) is seeking applications for Temporary Research Faculty (Assistant, Associate, Professor) in fields of study relevant to Freshwater, Coastlines, Oceans and Conservation research. The FIU Institute Environment is advancing the science and technology needed to address complex water and environmental issues locally, regionally, nationally and globally. The Institute supports interdisciplinary research, active learning and public engagement by linking top scientists with thought-leaders and business professionals, as well as local, state, and federal and international collaborators and resource managers to foster environmental sustainability.

The primary responsibilities of Institute of Environment Temporary Research Faculty vary depending on the project and the individual's interests but may include: conducting basic and/or applied research independently or with other faculty, publishing research in scholarly journals, interacting with graduate students, submitting competitive research proposals, and participating in outreach and community engagement efforts. Temporary Research Faculty must financially support themselves and their research programs, in collaboration with existing IoE faculty, through external contracts and grants or through other appointed FIU funding mechanisms.

Minimum requirements for consideration include an earned Ph.D. degree in a discipline supported by IoE, two years of post-doctoral or related research experience, and proof of transferable salary.

Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening  .edu and attach your CV, cover letter, and a nomination letter from a current faculty member. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the hiring official. This pool will remain open and renew yearly.

• Conduct basic and/or applied research independently or with other faculty.
• Publish research in scholarly journals.
• Interact with graduate students.
• Submit competitive research proposals.
• Participate in outreach and community engagement efforts.

• Earned Ph.D. degree in a discipline supported by the Institute of Environment.
• Two years of post-doctoral or related research experience.
• Proof of transferable salary.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

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