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Stony Brook University Assistant Professor, AI & Climate, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and in Stony Brook, New York
Sep 12, 2024
Stony Brook University's SoMAS and IACS invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in artificial intelligence (AI) and/or machine learning (ML) applied to climate and its impacts. The position starts in Fall 2025. We seek candidates addressing climate-related topics through AI/ML from diverse disciplines, such as climate and extreme weather, biogeochemistry, earth systems science, ecology & evolution, and social science. Applicants should have a strong track record of publications in ML applications. The position offers collaboration opportunities within SoMAS, IACS, and the campus's new AI Institute. Candidates should demonstrate strong potential for interdisciplinary collaboration and the ability to establish an externally funded research program. The successful candidate will also engage with faculty in social, natural, and computational sciences, fostering research on the interconnectedness of political, ecological, and social systems. Teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students are expected, along with contributions to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity. This tenure-track position has an initial three-year renewable appointment.
Campus Description:
Stony Brook University, located 60 miles from New York City on Long Island's scenic North Shore, is a research university with 24,000 students and 13,500 faculty and staff. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), SBU includes 12 schools, a teaching hospital, and partnerships with Brookhaven National Laboratory and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. As the lead organization for the New York Climate Exchange, SBU boasts a global presence, including collaborations with the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, and is home to notable programs in the arts and sciences.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in atmospheric sciences, marine sciences, sustainability, computational science, ecology, or a closely related field, with an emphasis on climate applications, in hand no later than August 31, 2025. Candidates should have a proven track record of research, demonstrated by a strong publication record in artificial intelligence or machine learning applied to climate or closely related topics, along with a compelling vision for future research. A strong commitment to teaching is also required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in AI, machine learning, or related fields, as well as those interested in working within multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary environments, are highly desirable. Applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable laboratory environment and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice initiatives at the institutional level will receive special consideration.
Complete applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three (3) professional references, and separate statements of: i) current and proposed research, ii) teaching and outreach philosophy, interests, and previous experiences (e.g., courses, activities); and iii) statement of your experience with and contribution to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work and professional environment. These statements should not be more than two pages each. Applications should be received by January 5, 2025 for best consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
