The University of North Dakota’s (UND) Department of Atmospheric Sciences is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Radar Meteorology. This faculty member will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, maintain a program of externally-funded research and direct graduate student research. A Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or a related discipline is required. A proven record of publication and external funding and demonstrated expertise in teaching is highly desirable. This position will be filled at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications.

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences is part of the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at UND. The undergraduate program leading to a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences was started in 1983 and now has approximately 60 majors. A Master of Science program was begun in the fall of 1998 and a Ph.D. program in the fall of 2006; 20 students are now enrolled in these graduate programs. Facilities include a 5-cm wavelength Doppler weather radar with dual polarization capability and two instrumented ground research sites. We are also planning to acquire a research aircraft platform. Additional information can be found on our web site: http://www.atmos.und.edu.

A review of applications will begin 1 November, 2007, and the position will remain open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please send a curriculum vitae, statement of professional goals and the names and addresses of at least three professional references to: Prof. Michael Poellot, Chair of Search Committee, Atmospheric Sciences, Clifford Hall Room 400, 4149 University Avenue Stop 9006, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9006. Phone: 701-777-3180; Fax: 701-777-5032; Email: poellot@atmos.und.edu.