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None at this time.
Faculty Position(s)
Information regarding upcoming faculty searches in EAS will be available after Aug. 22, 2008.
Director of the Purdue Climate Change Research Center
Purdue University seeks an internationally recognized scholar to serve as Director for the Purdue Climate Change Research Center (PCCRC). Established in 2004, the PCCRC is a crucible for interdisciplinary research on climate change and its ecological, social, economic, and political impacts (http://www.purdue.edu/climate/about.html). It currently has a membership of 47 faculty and research staff, and in 2007 alone facilitated a level of extramural funding at just under $4M. The Center is a result of Purdue University’s commitment to the enhancement of excellence in climate change research and education. Major investments to the Center include key faculty and staff appointments, new resources for interdisciplinary graduate training, and research infrastructure.
The Director will lead the Center in its mission and will be responsible for all internal and external affairs of the Center. The Director will also be expected to effectively communicate the Center’s achievements and vision to a variety of stakeholders, including the public, policy makers, government leaders, industry and scientists in other disciplines. The Director reports to the Executive Director of Discovery Park.
The successful candidate for this position will have a Ph.D. and a successful track record of activities in an area directly related to climate science and/or policy. Candidates must have demonstrated outstanding research leadership and scholarly achievement in one or more areas of climate change or directly related fields. The Directorship consists of a 25% appointment in the PCCRC combined with a 75% academic appointment as a tenured professor within an appropriate academic department.
Highly qualified individuals should submit an application that includes a statement describing accomplishments and philosophy in research, teaching and administration, along with a curriculum vitae and contact information for at least three references. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled. Applications and inquiries should be submitted to:
Director Search, Purdue Climate Change Research Center, Purdue University
460 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette IN 47906
pccrc@purdue.edu .
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer, is committed to building a diverse faculty of excellence, and is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Staff & Research Support Positions
Web Software Developer - West Lafayette (Job Number: 0801387)
Description
To design, develop, and implement relational databases, models and web applications as part of a project to quantify greenhouse gas emissions across North America and the world. Work closely with scientific team to build and improve a model that relies on large data structures and model constructs that ingests environmental data and produces information for science, policy, the public. Visualization is also an important component of this work.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Two years experience developing web applications with scripting and relational databases.
Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience.
- Scripting and languages such as HTML, Java, Java Swing, FLASH, CSS, PHP, Python, or Perl in conjunction with a database such as MySQL or Oracle.
- Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues.
- A working understanding of cross-browser/platform web development issues.
- Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds frequently and 20 pounds occasionally.
Additional Information:
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime
- Retirement Eligibility: TIAA/CREF Contribution Waiting Period.
Contact Kevin Gurney:
kgurney@purdue.edu
Office: CIVL 2277
Phone: 494-5982
Postdoctoral Scientist
None at this time.
