Research Fellow in Oceanography

The Graduate School of Oceanography (http://www.gso.uri.edu/research_fellow) at the University of Rhode Island seeks applications for a Research Fellow in Oceanography. The position is funded through an NSF ADVANCE Faculty Program for Women grant designed to enhance the careers of women in science and engineering. This appointment will begin on or after January 1, 2005. The goal of the ADVANCE program is for the Research Fellow position to lead directly to a tenure-track faculty position with 8 months state support at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Time spent as a Research Fellow (1 to 3 years) will count toward tenure, at the candidate's discretion. During this time there are no formal teaching or service requirements, allowing the candidate to develop a strong research program. A doctoral degree in one of the following is required: biological, chemical, or physical oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, or a related field; effective communication skills; demonstrated ability to develop an externally-funded research program. Visit our website at http://www.uri.edu/human_resources for additional information. Review of applications will begin on October 25 and continue until the position is filled. Submit resume, cover letter, transcripts, names and telephone numbers of three references, and a statement of teaching and research interests to: Edward Durbin, Search Chair, (Req # 010864), UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, P.O. Box G, Kingston, RI 02881. URI is an AA/EEO employer and values diversity. Paul E. Hargraves Professor of Oceanography Graduate School of Oceanography University of Rhode Island Narragansett RI 02882-1197 USA
email: pharg@gso.uri.edu tel: 401-874-6241 FAX: 401-874-6240