Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track)

About the role

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Western University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in a research area related to severe weather. The successful applicant will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Associate Professor (tenured), with the rank and salary being commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will conduct research in computational or experimental atmospheric physics relevant to severe weather. They will be expected to:

• Develop and apply advanced models and computational techniques to study severe weather phenomena.
• Collaborate with existing research groups within the department, such as those focused on nonlinear wave phenomena, regional climate modeling, mesoscale dynamics, and boundary layer meteorology.
• Conduct experiments and analysis using radar and lidar measurements to understand atmospheric dynamics, temperature, and composition.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research opportunities, potentially collaborating with the Northern Tornadoes Project, Northern Hail Project, and Earth observation and remote sensing research at Western.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, or a closely related field.
• Proven research record in computational or experimental atmospheric physics, particularly in severe weather studies.
• Strong publication history in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaborations and the ability to secure external funding.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• An ability to contribute to the academic community through teaching and research.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment.
• Experience in supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Skills

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Expertise in programming languages commonly used in atmospheric science research, such as Python, MATLAB, or R.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and software relevant to atmospheric research.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Faculty members at Western University enjoy:

• Competitive salaries and benefits packages.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment.
• An active research culture with opportunities for collaboration across disciplines.
• Support for professional development and career advancement.

Pay

The salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses per year and engage in research activities, with some flexibility in scheduling to accommodate research needs.