research scientist Tallahassee, FL
Job description
Department
The Department of Geography in the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy (COSSPP).
Responsibilities
The Geography Department seeks a 12-month Salaried Research Faculty I.
Dr. Chris Uejio’s team seeks candidates who specialize in climate change and human health, health disparities, and/or spatial or temporal analysis. Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to sustaining a research agenda in Health Geography and/or Applied Climatology. Publication of research in outlets appropriate to the candidate’s specialty is expected.
The candidate will work on funded projects (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program; National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
The successful candidate will join a dynamic department with an open and welcoming learning environment. The Department of Geography at FSU is committed to building and maintaining cutting-edge human, environmental, and methods-oriented perspectives on our discipline. We seek to foster a productive, collaborative, and collegial work environment in order to allow faculty and students the space to explore their scholarly interests.
Florida State University is currently ranked as a top 20 public university by US News & World Reports. FSU is a major research university with substantial external grants and contracts activity and an impressive array of internal programs to support faculty research endeavors (https://www.research.fsu.edu/). FSU faculty have access to numerous teaching resources through the Center for the Advancement of Teaching (https://teaching.fsu.edu/), the Program for Instructional Excellence (https://pie.fsu.edu/resources), the Office of Distance Learning (https://odl.fsu.edu/) in addition to other resources.
Florida State University is located on land that is the ancestral and traditional territory of the Apalachee Nation, the Muscogee Nation, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Tallahassee is the capital city of the State of Florida and is close to several state parks, rivers, a National Wildlife Refuge, the largest national forest in Florida, and the pristine beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. FSU also hosts rich programs in visual and performing arts and athletics.
The candidate will work on funded projects (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program; National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Geography or a closely related field is required. This is a 12-month position that will be housed in Dr. Uejio’s laboratory group in the Department of Geography. Prospective candidates should be able to demonstrate future promise based on their accomplishments to date and stated future professional goals. The candidate will work on funded projects (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Academy of Sciences Gulf Research Program; National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Contact Info
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter describing their interest in the position
- A statement of research interests and accomplishments (2 pages)
- The names and contact information for three professional references
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
The position start date can be as soon as early August 2023 and no later than February 1, 2024. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 19, 2023.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This is a grant funded position with possible duration of two years.
Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
