University of Hawai‘i at Manoa

Tenure Track Position in Geophysical Exploration for Groundwater Resources

The Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Researcher. We are looking for individuals to apply and develop cutting-edge electrical geophysical exploration techniques to quantify groundwater resources and characterize structures affecting groundwater storage and flow in volcanic island settings, with special emphasis on processes and conditions relevant to sustainable water management in the State of Hawai’i.
 
The Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP) is a multi-disciplinary unit in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM), a R1 research university and Minority Serving Institution with a very diverse and multicultural environment.
 
HIGP is engaged in research, technology development, teaching, workforce training, and service in cutting-edge oceanographic, atmospheric, geophysical, geological, and planetary sciences and engineering. HIGP maintains a diverse earth sciences faculty involved in a broad range of research including volcanology, groundwater hydrogeology and geochemistry, geothermal resources, and both direct and remote sensing of planetary processes.
 
 
Duties and Responsibilities

1. Pursue and obtain substantial extramural funding to support their vigorous research program.
2. Serve as a resource to other State of Hawaii agencies responsible for management of the quality and sustainability of Hawaii’s groundwater resources and actively engage in cooperative investigations with those agencies where appropriate.
3. Regularly publish findings in appropriate peer-reviewed journals and discipline-specific publications.
4. Teach at least one undergraduate course per year in the field of groundwater resource quantification and exploration. In addition, the candidate will offer graduate level courses in their field of specialism.
5. Supervise graduate students and undergraduate students.
6. Provide experiential learning/research opportunities for undergraduate students.
7. Play a full and positive role in contributing, as a HIGP faculty member, to Institute governance.
8. Play a full and positive role in contributing to, and promoting, a collegial, respectful, and welcoming environment for faculty, staff, students, and post-docs within the Institute.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Earned doctorate in a relevant discipline such as Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Engineering, or Physics obtained prior to appointment.
2. Demonstrated experience leading electrical geophysical field data collection, data processing, and interpretation related to groundwater exploration.
3. Demonstrated ability to publish research results in relevant disciplinary journals.
4. Experience in pursuing external funding, grants and proposals.
5. Ability to generate independent research reports.
6. Commitment to excellence in teaching and/or mentoring students.
7. Initiative, interest in scientific work, and adaptability.

 
Desirable Qualifications

1. Commitment to public service and cooperative engagement with public and private sector entities.
2. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3. Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate level.

To Apply:

Full details of the position, duties, minimum and desirable qualifications, and the materials you must submit as part of your application should be reviewed (and applications must be filed online) at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu. Search for position number 0083491 and click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Review of applicants will begin on 07/15/ 2022, and the search will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is January 2, 2023 or as mutually agreed. The University of Hawai`i is an EEO/AA institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for this position. Please also see the relevant position numbers (0085004) at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu

Inquiries: Dr. Peter Englert, Search Committee Chair; englert@higp.hawaii.edu