Research Assistant Professor, Environmental Security
Company: Virginia Tech
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
This is a new search faculty position with a joint appointment in
the Virginia Tech's Center for Environmental Security and Virginia
Tech's National Security Institute. Both are headquartered in the
Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington, Virginia.
This position will support rapid growth in the broad field of
environmental security. The center defines "environmental security
as the interdisciplinary approach to managing and mitigating for
environmental threats to human infrastructure, institutions,
health, and prosperity." Consequently, we are interested in a wide
range of potential disciplines and academic expertise, such as
Geospatial Technology, Environmental Analytics, Artificial
Intelligence, Predictive Modelling, Cognitive or Decision Sciences,
Risk Analysis, Environmental Sociology, Meteorology, or Climate
Science.
We anticipate the research assistant professor to be relatively
early career with the expectation of the position being entirely
committed to applied research. This position will share a dual
appointment with Virginia Tech's new National Security Institute,
and the candidate will work closely and seamlessly across both
organizations. The successful candidate can expect competitive
salary and benefits in a university setting. This position serves
as a research staff member of the Center and the Institute and the
successful applicant will have the ability to contribute to these
programs, lead the development of new programs, and mentor students
engaged in these programs. Positions may be located in Arlington,
VA or other locations as negotiated.
Required Qualifications
-Given the nature of the research conducted and requirement from
federal sponsors, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Doctorate degree in Geospatial Technology, Environmental
Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Cognitive
or Decision Sciences, Risk Analysis, Environmental Sociology,
Meteorology, or Climate Science, or related discipline.
- Evidence of high potential for excellence in research and
development as demonstrated through academic study or
experience.
- Scholarship and funding credentials that support the rank of
research assistant professor.
- Demonstrated mastery of ones' field of study through publication
of relevant research in peer-reviewed academic venues appropriate
to the discipline.
- Proficiency with the tools germane to field of research.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executing
upon research projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level.
- Experience writing grant and contract proposals.
- Experience serving as principal investigator on research grants
and contracts.
- Interest and/or experience in working effectively with a diverse
faculty, staff and student population.
- Experience conducting research programs supporting government
agency sponsors, including within the defense and intelligence
sectors.
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Starting at $125,000; commensurate with experience
Review Date
April 8, 2023
Additional Information
This position is located in Arlington, VA. Given the restrictions
from the funding agency, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen as well
as have the ability to obtain and maintain a security
clearance.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal
conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech
pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on,
transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and
problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that
enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world,
Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and
creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse
enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The
university has a significant presence across Virginia, including
the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus
in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and .
A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more
than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, national origin, political affiliation, race,
religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise
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other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by
law.
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accommodation, please contact Amanda Tai at amandatai@vt.edu during
regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the
event.
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