The Division of Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. The position is expected to focus in quantitative applied ecology, preferably in related areas such as microbial ecology, ecohydrology and/or landscape ecology. ESE offers an integrated curriculum in science and engineering within the context of risk-based decision-making, environmental law, and public policy leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees as well as several undergraduate programs. Current programs of study encompass water and wastewater reclamation and reuse, environmental biotechnology, environmental chemistry and radiochemistry, site characterization and remediation, and environmental systems modeling.

In support of teaching and research activities, ESE has modern facilities, including state-of-the-art labs for analysis, experimentation and modeling, while field sites for environmental research are located on the CSM campus, throughout Colorado, and in several other states. Annual ESE research expenditures total $2.4M in several thrust areas: 1) development of innovative processes for water and waste treatment, reclamation and reuse; 2) applications of biological processes in environmental remediation, water treatment, and renewable energy generation; 3) understanding fundamental chemical and radiochemical processes governing the fate and transport of contaminants, and engineering these processes to achieve environmental goals; 4) geological, hydrological, and biological characterization of pristine and anthropogenically disturbed natural systems, both for elucidating natural system function and for informing remediation and restoration efforts; and 5) mathematical representation and modeling of hydrological and hydrogeological phenomena in soil and water systems.

Responsibilities: The new faculty member will play a key role in the development of CSM’s Environment initiative, one of four CSM thrust areas, and will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, s/he will develop a sustained sponsored research program, working collaboratively with colleagues, members of government, and industry.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a B.S. or M.S. in science or engineering and a doctorate in Applied Ecology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field. The successful candidate must possess research and teaching expertise in quantitative applied ecology, preferably with interests in related areas such as microbial ecology, ecohydrology and/or landscape ecology. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communications abilities, as well as providing a record of successful collaborative research/teaching experiences.

To Apply: We invite interested individuals to submit complete curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching and research interests, copies of three recent publications, and the names and contact information of five references to: Colorado School of Mines, Office of Human Resources, Environmental Science and Engineering, Search #04-041010, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, U. S. A.

We expect that evaluation of applications will begin not later than January 15, 2005. The successful candidate will be expected to begin at CSM in August 2005. Further information about the Division can be found at http://www.mines.edu/academic/envsci/.

CSM is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.