[CEUS-earthquake-hazards] The University of Memphis, Center for Earthquake Research and Information - Tenure Track Position in Engineering Seismology

[Oliver Boyd]

The University of Memphis, Center for Earthquake Research and Information

Tenure Track Position in Engineering Seismology
 
The Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) and the Department
of Civil Engineering (CE) at the University of Memphis invite nominations
and applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor
level to begin August 2012. We seek a colleague to complement existing
expertise in seismology, earthquake hazards, earthquake engineering, and
structural engineering at both CERI and CE. Desired areas of research
interest for this position include, but are not limited to, source
characterization, wave propagation, site response characterization, and loss
estimation.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in engineering, or closely related
field, at the time of employment and show a demonstrated record of research
productivity or strong promise in research.  The successful candidate is
expected to build a strong, externally funded research program, mentor M.S.
and Ph.D. graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in
her or his specialty.  The academic home for the successful candidate will
be with the Department of Civil Engineering (http://www.memphis.edu/ce).
CERI is a Tennessee Center of Excellence, and CERI faculty members are
engaged in a variety of regional, national, and international research
projects in geodesy, geology, geophysics, and earthquake hazards
(http://www.ceri.memphis.edu).
 
Applicants should submit a complete curriculum vita, a letter expressing
their research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information
(phone numbers and email) of at least three references using the University
of Memphis workForum online application system
(http://workforum.memphis.edu).  Applications submitted by February 15, 2012
will receive full consideration. The University of Memphis, a Tennessee
Board of Regents Institution, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to
position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

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