Tenure Track Professor of Environmental Data Science & Biostatistics
Michigan Technological University
Application
Details
Posted: 21-Oct-24
Location: Houghton, Michigan
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Biometrics/biostatistics
The College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Environmental Data Science and Biostatistics, with an anticipated start date of August 2025. Applicants for the position are required to have earned a Ph.D. in a field related to environmental data science, biostatistics, or similar disciplines.
Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (www.mtu.edu/diversity/).
The successful candidate’s research specializations should complement existing disciplinary strengths across CFRES; this may include but are not limited to forest biometrics, macrosystems ecology, plant-animal interactions, land-atmosphere interactions, landscape modeling, Earth systems modeling, or natural climate solutions. The candidate will be expected to teach classes that contribute to a new B.S. degree in Environmental Data Science (EDS) including the EDS Cornerstone introductory class and the senior EDS capstone class.
For full consideration, complete application packages should be received by Nov. 20, 2024. Application packages must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.
Located in Houghton, in the heart of Upper Michigan's scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, the university is just a few miles from Lake Superior. The surrounding area is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities throughout the year. Michigan Tech recognizes the importance of supporting faculty members' partners; candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be invited to bring a guest. Additional details on our Partner Engagement Program can be found at www.mtu.edu/provost/programs/partner-engagement/.
Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution that has thrice received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM. Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
For more information contact the search committee chair, Dr. Steven Voelker (slvoelke@mtu.edu).
Company Overview
Founded in 1885, Michigan Tech is a leading public research institution. With more than $94 million in total research expenditures and 18 research centers and institutes, the University fosters a world-class and diverse faculty, staff, and student population. We are home to more than 7,000 students from 55 countries around the world. Our Colleges develop, apply, and communicate science, engineering, technology, and mathematics in more than 140 graduate and undergraduate degree programs. Our beautiful campus is located in Houghton, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, that overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior.
Michigan Tech is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We continue to build a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from all individuals.
Company History
Michigan Technological University started as the Michigan Mining School in 1885, with a mission to train mining engineers in Upper Michigan's Copper Coun...try. From its roots—four faculty members and 23 students on the second floor of the old Houghton Fire Hall on Montezuma Avenue—Michigan Tech evolved into Michigan's flagship technological university and a leading public research institution.