[CIG-CS] Virginia Tech Faculty Position in Computational Science

[Ariel Shoresh]

Virginia Tech Faculty Position in Computational Science
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The College of Science at Virginia Tech (http://science.vt.edu) is
expanding its research presence in the interdisciplinary field of
Computational Science and Data Analytics. Thus, Virginia Tech has a
tenure-track opening in Computational Science and Data Analytics to start
Fall 2013 at our Blacksburg, VA Campus. An appointment at the rank of
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor will be made in one of the
College’s eight departments. The position signifies a continued University
commitment to the importance of interdisciplinary science to help solve
major societal challenges in energy, the environment and health. The new
faculty member will participate in the College of Science’s recently
launched Integrated Science Curriculum (www.science.vt.edu/isc), which
collectively serves to build strong research and educational partnerships
across the sciences, in particular, in a new, interdisciplinary,
computational science and data analytics focused program. The appointment
will be made within the department that best suits the background and
interests of the candidate.

Job requirements include a Ph.D. in a related field. The successful
candidate will be expected to establish a distinguished, interdisciplinary
research program and to provide effective instruction and advising to a
diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students. Senior
applicants must have an internationally recognized and well-funded
research program with publications in the highest-quality journals. Other
responsibilities include: continuing development of professional
capabilities and scholarly activities, including travel to professional
conferences; curriculum development; participation in department, college,
and university governance; and professional service. The faculty handbook
(available at http://www.provost.vt.edu) gives a complete description of
faculty responsibilities.

Preference will be given to interdisciplinary scientists with a strong
background in computational science, modeling, or large-scale data
analytics, from any relevant discipline. We seek candidates who advance
the state of the art of computational methods and applications, and who
will complement existing strengths in the College with areas of research
including, but not limited to, mathematical, statistical, and physical
modeling and simulation (deterministic or stochastic), complex systems,
optimization, stochastics, data analytics, and data mining, physics and
cosmology, computational geophysics, uncertainty quantification, or
inverse problems.

Further information can be found at www.science.vt.edu. Questions
regarding the position can be directed to Prof. Eric de Sturler, Chair of
the Computational Science faculty search committee, at sturler at vt.edu.
Applications must be submitted online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu (#
TR0122517) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research
plan, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references. In
addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to
be submitted directly to the search committee at
computational_science_search at scholar.vt.edu with the name of the candidate
in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on December 15,
2012 and continue until the position is filled. As part of the hiring
process, the successful applicant must pass a criminal background check.

Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university, and offers a wide range of
networking and development opportunities to women and minorities in
science and engineering. Individuals with disabilities desiring
accommodations in the application process should notify Ms. Mikhelle
Taylor, College of Science, (540) 231-5422, or call TTY 1-800-828-1120.
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Ying Zhou
Assistant Professor of Geophysics
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg VA 24061
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