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Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

The College of Marine Science (CMS) at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for two tenure-track, nine-month academic faculty positions in Physical Oceanography. Appointments are expected to be at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank.  Salaries are negotiable and competitive.

Position Number 3215 Global-scale, Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction Modeler
The CMS-USF seeks a global climate-related, ocean-atmosphere interaction modeler. 
Minimum qualifications include a strong foundation in the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics of the coupled ocean-atmosphere system, and experience with large-scale, coupled ocean-atmosphere circulation models.  Preferred qualifications include experience with large data sets and the analysis tools to critically assess model performance.  Training may be from either the meteorological or oceanographic perspectives.  Research interests may include aspects of modern climate, paleo-climate, or predictions of future climate.  In any of these scenarios we seek a scientist with multidisciplinary interests that will span the oceanographic disciplines representative of the CMS from climate variations to the ecological, biogeochemical and societal ramifications thereof. 

Position Number 4431 Mesoscale, Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction Modeler
The CMS-USF seeks a mesoscale, ocean-atmosphere interaction modeler. 
Minimum qualifications include a strong foundation in the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics of the coupled ocean-atmosphere system, and experience with mesoscale, coupled ocean-atmosphere numerical circulation models.  Preferred qualifications include experience with large data sets and the analysis tools to combine observations with models through data assimilation and to critically assess model performance.  Training may be from either the meteorological or oceanographic perspectives.  With Florida being an elongate peninsula, and with every aspect of the Florida economy touched by the ocean, we seek a person with interest in aspects of weather and ocean circulation affecting the State of Florida and its surrounding environs, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, and similar mesoscale environments, including severe aspects of weather (hurricanes and severe extra-tropical systems) that may be hazardous to such regions.  Given the ongoing CMS-USF activities in coastal ocean observing and modeling systems and the societal applications thereof, preference will also be given to individuals with compatible, multidisciplinary interests that span the oceanographic disciplines within the CMS, such as applications to harmful algae blooms, fisheries ecology, biogeochemical and hydrological cycles. 

General Requirements: For the Assistant Professor rank, candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (such as marine science, or similar) at the time of appointment. Candidates must have strong potential for scholarly publication and obtaining extramural research funding, and be committed to quality instruction of graduate students. For the Associate Professor rank, the candidates must meet all requirements for the Assistant Professor rank, and have an outstanding record in research, including a substantive publication record, evidence of success in attracting extramural research funding and at least a strong record in teaching, as evidenced by successful direction of master’s and doctoral candidates.  The candidate will be expected to interact with the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Marine Science, USF at large, as well as other relevant local, regional, national, and international organizations.

USF’s College of Marine Science is a multidisciplinary college with 23 core faculty, a Center for Ocean Technology, a large research staff and over 120 graduate students in the fields of biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography.

Contact: Applicants should specify the position number(s) for which they are applying (3215 and/or 4431) and submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and the names, addresses (including email) and phone numbers of three references. All required information should be submitted to Desiree Woroner, Search Committee Designee, College of Marine Science, University of South Florida, 140 Seventh Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.  Review of applications will begin June 30, 2008.  However, applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, please call 727-553-1632.  According to Florida law, applications, and meetings regarding them, are open to the public.

Temporary Positions

IMaRS Programmer
The Institute for Marine Remote Sensing (IMaRS) at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science seeks a computer system administrator/programmer to establish and maintain a computer system environment to support research in remote sensing and other ocean disciplines. Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, computer system administration in a scientific environment; programming new online tools for serving the satellite data products; performing maintenance and set up of satellite data processing computer clusters and data servers, and planning for future growth of IMaRS remote sensing program.

The position requires extensive use of PERL (Practical Extraction and Reporting Language). Working knowledge of Object Oriented PERL programming is required. Working knowledge of html xhtml ccs and JavaScript is required. Hand coded examples of work will be required. The position requires travel to professional meetings. Applicants must possess proof of legal authority to work in the United States. Experience in working with remote sensing researchers, working with large data volume, and working in a scientific environment is preferred. Experience with IDL and PDL ("Perl Data Language") is preferred. Applicants with prior experience in implementing coastal ocean observing systems (COOS) are particularly welcome.

Initial appointment based on periodic performance reviews is 1 year, with possibility of extensions depending on performance and funding. The position remains open until filled. Salary will commensurate with skills and experiences.

Letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references should be sent to:
Ms. Desiree Woroner - dworoner@admin.usf.edu - (727) 553-1632
or
College of Marine Science, USF
140 Seventh Ave. So., MSL 119
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

USF is an EO/EA/AA Institution. For disability accommodations, please call 727-553-3942.