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TYPE: Full-time
SALARY: DOE
CLOSE DATE: Open until filled

BACKGROUND
The Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment at the University of North Dakota invites applications for multiple faculty openings in its Department of Earth System Science and Policy. Successful candidates will be expected to work across disciplinary boundaries in a collegial environment. The Center's vision is to provide benefits to society leading to a prosperous and sustainable future. Accordingly faculty who have skills for engaging the general public are welcome.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The general area of expertise sought is the Nature-Human interface. Successful candidates will help unify social aspects of sustainability, such as economic security, ecological integrity, and societal justice and equity. Specializations can be in an appropriate social science, economics, environmental policy and management, law, cultural influences on environmental issues, communications, public health, or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree, thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, and be capable of planning and executing collaborative projects. Positions are fulltime, 12-month, non-tenure track. A successful history of external funding is a strong advantage. Responsibilities include serving the public and the academic community, undertaking significant scholarly activity, teaching at the graduate level, and advising and supervising students.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, send a cover letter describing potential contributions, CV, statement of past and future research, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, history of external support, and three reference letters to:

Dr. Karen Katrinak, Administrative Aide
Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment
University of North Dakota
Clifford Hall Room 300
4149 University Avenue Stop 9011
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011

katrinak@umac.org
Tel. (701) 777-2482
Fax (701) 777-2940

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found. The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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TYPE: Full-time
SALARY: DOE
CLOSE DATE: Open until filled

BACKGROUND
The Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment at the University of North Dakota invites applications for multiple faculty openings in its Department of Earth System Science and Policy. Successful candidates will be expected to work across disciplinary boundaries in a collegial environment. The Center's vision is to provide benefits to society leading to a prosperous and sustainable future. Accordingly faculty who have skills for engaging the general public are welcome.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidates will have exceptional records as interdisciplinary scientists and educators, and will be creative in linking academia with practice. Strong candidates will wish to take advantage of NGP CP&E's unique remote sensors. Evidence of remote sensing experience will be valued. Preference will be given to those whose strengths are hydrology or biogeochemistry. However, the Center will welcome applicants from any area that builds on existing strengths in biodiversity, climate change, renewable energy, or other fields related to sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree, thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, and be capable of planning and executing collaborative projects. Positions are fulltime, 12-month, non-tenure track. A successful history of external funding is a strong advantage. Responsibilities include serving the public and the academic community, undertaking significant scholarly activity, teaching at the graduate level, and advising and supervising students.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, send a cover letter describing potential contributions, CV, statement of past and future research, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, history of external support, and three reference letters to:

Dr. Karen Katrinak, Administrative Aide
Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment
University of North Dakota
Clifford Hall Room 300
4149 University Avenue Stop 9011
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011

katrinak@umac.org
Tel. (701) 777-2482
Fax (701) 777-2940

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found. The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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TYPE: Full-time
SALARY: DOE
CLOSE DATE: Open until filled

RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Suborbital Education and Research Center, part of the Northern Great Plains Center for People and the Environment at University of North Dakota, invites applications for the position of DC-8 Science Mission Specialist. The successful candidate will be the primary interface with the NASA Dryden flight operations and maintenance personnel for all science missions scheduled for NASA DC-8 research platform. This position will help to define upcoming science missions, schedules for instrument integration activities, investigator requirements for those missions, and deployment schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS
The Science Mission Specialist will be qualified as a DC-8 Mission Manager which requires a flight physical, altitude chamber testing, and training on DC-8 systems and safety procedures. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Science, Engineering, or related discipline and 2-3 years experience in airborne science, aviation, or atmospheric science. This position also requires the ability to travel up to 10 weeks per year and a home base in Palmdale, California. Information about NSERC can be found at: http://www.nserc.und.edu.

HOW TO APPLY
For additional information about the position contact Rick Shetter at (701) 330-2126 or r.shetter@nserc.und.edu.
Applicants should send letters of interest for position #08-095, CV, and references to:

University of North Dakota
Human Resources
Twamley Hall
Room 313
264 Centennial Drive Stop 8010
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8010
(701) 777-4361
http://www.humanresources.und.edu
human.resources@mail.und.nodak.edu

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, the University of North Dakota encourages applications from minorities and women.