[asme-dtm] Faculty Position at Purdue - Integrated Systems Analysis and Sustainability

From: Seth Orsborn <sdo004@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "asme-dtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <asme-dtm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:17:01 -0400
> From: Jitesh Panchal <panchal@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Faculty Position at Purdue - Integrated Systems Analysis and 
> Sustainability 
> 
>   
> Faculty position: Integrated Systems Analysis and Sustainability (Purdue 
> University)
>  
> Web Link: 
> https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/InfoFor/Employment/JobDescriptions/84/SCH-ISA-Ad.pdf
>  
> Description: As part of a university-wide cluster hire in the new focus area 
> of “building sustainable communities,” the Colleges of Engineering (COE) and 
> Liberal Arts (CLA) are seeking applications from outstanding candidates for a 
> tenure-track assistant or associate professor position.
>  
> We seek candidates with expertise in interdisciplinary research that focuses 
> on systems analysis approaches to solve “wicked” problems within the broad 
> area of sustainable (resilient) complex, coupled systems. Specific areas of 
> interest include but are not limited to: complex systems, network science, 
> optimization, agent based simulation and uncertainty modeling. Candidates are 
> expected to have expertise in one or more methodological approaches, and to 
> complement Purdue’s existing strengths in various engineering and social 
> systems, such as: critical infrastructure systems; disasters and epidemics; 
> ecosystems dynamics and interactions; energy systems; food/fiber production 
> systems; transportation and communication networks, or healthcare. Primary 
> (majority) appointment is expected to be in a participating unit within COE 
> such as Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering with a possible affiliation 
> with Environmental and Ecological Engineering division. A joint appointment 
> is expected to be in a participating department in CLA, such as 
> Communication, Political Science, Anthropology, or Philosophy.
>  
> The successful candidate will have a demonstrated potential to play a vital 
> role in Purdue’s new “building sustainable communities” initiative dedicated 
> to finding new approaches to addressing major environmental and 
> sustainability challenges. Purdue’s Center for the Environment will serve as 
> the interdisciplinary hub for this research community. Purdue also hosts 
> several interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs focused on 
> sustainability, including undergraduate degrees in environmental & ecological 
> engineering and natural resources and environmental science, as well as a 
> graduate program in Ecological Sciences and Engineering. The successful 
> candidate will be expected to participate in and contribute to these programs 
> as well. More information on the cluster is available 
> atwww.purdue.edu/sustainablecommunities. Ph.D. in Engineering or related 
> field is required at the time of appointment.
>  
> The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate 
> courses, conduct research in their field of expertise, publish and present 
> research findings, participate in professional activities and advise graduate 
> student research. Interested individuals should submit their curriculum 
> vitae, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, copies of 
> representative research publications, and contact information for five 
> references electronically 
> at:https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/Employment/Applications. For 
> questions regarding the application process, please contact Marion Ragland 
> (ragland@xxxxxxxxxx).
>  
> Review of applications will begin October 15, 2013, and continue until the 
> position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in 
> this position. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal 
> access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse 
> workforce.
[asme-dtm] Faculty Position at Purdue - Integrated Systems Analysis and Sustainability

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