PRODiG Plus Fellow - Computational Environmental Science, IACS

Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS) invites applications through the State University of New York (SUNY) Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth Plus (PRODiG Plus) fellowship program in the area of computational environmental science. The PRODiG Plus program is designed to achieve two primary goals, (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates. The SUNY PRODiG Plus Fellows Program offers a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the lecturer level to commence in Fall 2024. The fellow will be a part of a mentored research environment and, with successful performance and demonstrated contribution to inclusion, diversity, and equity, will be invited to join the tenure-track faculty at Stony Brook University after two years. For more information please see the SUNY website: https://www.suny.edu/PRODIG-PLUS/

We seek candidates whose research advances computational methods in any area of climate, energy, biodiversity, or environmental science, inclusive of physical science, social science, and engineering aspects of climate change and environment sustainability. This candidate would be expected to work interdisciplinarily and could be based in any department affiliated with the IACS. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to leverage Stony Brook University's high-performance computing resources and/or contribute to Stony Brook's leadership of the New York Climate Exchange.

About IACS: IACS was established in 2012 with a transformational $10 million anonymous donation plus matching funds of equal value from the Simons Foundation. IACS core faculty expertise spans chemistry, materials, astrophysics, atmospheric science, linguistics, ecology, sociology, applied mathematics, computer science, artificial intelligence, and the arts. IACS affiliate faculty represent an even broader range of disciplines throughout Stony Brook and beyond. Within IACS, faculty, researchers and students are organized around 4 Research Themes: Human-Centered Computing, Climate and Communities, Discovery of Molecules and Materials, and Frontiers in Computation. Campus Description: Stony Brook University, one of two flagships within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is one of America's most dynamic public universities, a center of academic excellence, and an internationally recognized research institution that is changing the world. After more than 60 years of existence, it is ranked among the top 100 universities in the nation and the top 25 public universities in the nation. It is a member of the prestigious invitation-only Association of American Universities, composed of the top 66 leading research institutions in North America. As Long Island's largest single-site employer, Stony Brook has nearly 15,000 full- and part-time employees, including 2,800 faculty and nearly 27,000 students - including almost 18,000 undergraduates - and offers more than 200 majors, minors and combined-degree programs. Located approximately 60 miles east of Manhattan on Long Island's beautiful North Shore, Stony Brook is situated on 1,454 wooded acres, encompassing 13 schools and colleges; a Research and Development Park; world-class athletics facilities, including an 8,300-seat stadium and a 4,000-seat arena; and Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island's premier academic medical center. Also part of the University is a teaching and research campus in Southampton, New York, which offers graduate arts programs and is the site of the Marine Sciences Center. In addition, Stony Brook has a role in running, and performs joint research with, Brookhaven National Laboratory, the only Department of Energy Laboratory in the Northeast. Home to the Emerson String Quartet, the Pollock-Krasner House in East Hampton, NY, and the Humanities Institute, with endeavors that extend to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya and the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, Stony Brook sustains an international reputation that cuts across the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Stony Brook University is also the anchor institution of the New York Climate Exchange, a world-leading climate solutions center to be based on New York Harbor's Governors Island.

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship;
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  Have a PhD or relevant terminal degree in a discipline relevant to the broader problem of climate change and environmental sustainability, from an accredited institution completed prior to start date (9/1/2025);

  
  
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community.

Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Required Qualifications:

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  A proven track record of research, demonstrated by a strong publication record in computational environmental science applied to climate or closely related topics;

  
  
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  A compelling vision for future research, including developing independent or collaborative grant proposals to support their research and students under their mentorship;

  
  
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  A strong commitment to teaching.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in computational science
• Evidence of excellence in service.
• Demonstrated proficiency in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse fields.
• Interested in working within multidisciplinary or transdisciplinary environments

Preference will be given to candidates who are: Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows. From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application. A complete application will consist of seven items, including the required application form: 1) Cover letter that indicates the department applying for and addresses the criteria for the position, 2) CV 3) sample of representative scholarly work (no more than 3 publications) 4) Required statement: in 750 words or less, please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations. 5) research statement (accessible to our interdisciplinary faculty) 6) teaching statement 7) Three letters of reference For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com (mailto:help@interfollio.com) or (877) 997-8807. Inquiries may be directed to the Search Chair, Alan Calder Applications should be received by 3/1/2025 for best consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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