Over the next decades, growing populations will both put greater strains on available water and, in conjunction with changing diets, demand greater production of food. At the same time, climate change is likely to affect both water availability and crop water demand. Agriculture already consumes more water than any other human activity, and to meet the duel challenge of increasing food production and water sustainability, that water must be used efficiently.

Growing demands for water, food and energy are expected to intensify land-use conflicts in the tropics where population growth has been most rapid, the people are poorest, and biodiversity is richest and yet most threatened globally. An urgent challenge for decision-makers in these regions is to reconcile human development with environmental protection. In this presentation, I discuss the need for new research and tools for addressing these emerging environmental challenges.

DEPARTMENT OF ECOSYSTEM AND CONSERVATION SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
MISSOULA, MONTANA

The University of Montana, College of Forestry and Conservation seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor of Bioclimatology who will contribute to the research, teaching and service missions of the College. This is a nine month, tenure-track position. Employment will begin fall 2012.

Opportunity Information

Deadline: 

Friday, March 30, 2012

Qualifications: 

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: We seek an exceptional scientist whose research focuses on terrestrial biosphere-atmosphere interactions and/or vegetation-climate dynamics at regional to global spatial scales and at seasonal to decadal and longer timescales. The candidate will be expected to develop courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels that complement the existing curriculum. In addition, at the time of appointment, the candidate must: 1) possess a Ph.D. in meteorology, climatology, biogeography, landscape ecology or a closely related field; 2) provide evidence of a strong record of research and scholarship including publications in peer-reviewed journals and that suggests the potential to develop a successful, competitive externally-funded research program; and 3) demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with students, professionals, and the general public. Preferred qualifications include: experience teaching courses in meteorology or climate science; post-doctoral research experience and training; interest in conducting research in the Rocky Mountain region; Preference will be given to applicants whose research complements that of other faculty in the College.

Application Method: 

For full position description, list of materials and instructions on how to apply, please visit https://umjobs.silkroad.com/ , and see position listing (340-254).

Screening of applications will begin on March 15, 2012, and continue until position is filled. Applications received after 3/14 may be considered.

Upload the following materials: *Please note: only five attachments of up to 10MB each are allowed per application. Please combine or divide documents if necessary.

• Letter of intent
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Contact information for three professional references.  (Letters of References will only be requested of the Finalist Candidates.  Please do not submit Letters of Reference at this time.) 
• A pdf of three (3) publications you have authored and feel are most relevant to this position.

Links to more information: 

University of Montant Job Site (See position listing 340-254)

Links to more information: 

Department Website

PDF Flier: 

Position Announcement

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