New Scientist 28Mar2020

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Marine


Biological


Laboratory


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The EQOSYStems Center of lhe Mmine Biological l.aboraloly (MBL)
is hiring faculty at al levels to expand our program in coastal
ecoeyslBms ecology. Sclentlats with an lnte1"88t In collaboratllt'9,
lntardllldpllnery atudlee on coastal ealualles, bays, rnenihes,
and/or coastal walBrsheds aat>SS the globe will be considered.
Applcants fR>m corm1unities undemip1esen1Bd in science, or with
a strong history of service ID these com~nities, are particularly
encouraged. C8ndidal88 applying at the Associate or Senior level
should demonstrate lhe potential to take a leadership role in the
~m Island Ecosystema Long-Term Ecologlcal Reeeen:h program
(pkHtar.ecosyatsms.mbl.edul) or the Semeeter In Envlronmenlal
Science (mbl.edulsesl). We seek candida!Bs with diver&e areas
of l'8S8SCh expertise, including, but not limited ID, biogeochemistry
and its conbtlls, trophic interactions, ecological modeling, and
com~nity and ecosystem ecology. Top priority will be {jllen to
candidates demonsltating interest in conducting research within
the broad contexl of global dlmate change and olheranthropogenlc
lntuencee on the coastal zone.
The Ecoayatems Center (mbl.edulecosystemal) was founded four
decadesagotolnvesUgatethestruc:tur&andfunc:Gonlngofecologlcal
systems and pt8dlct their reeponses to changing envlronmenlal
conditions. The current faculty is highly collaborative, with slnmgth
in biogeochemistly, ecological modeling, miaobial ecology,
mic:n:tbial dynamics, plant«lil interactions, coastal processes,
and adaption to life on land (nti.edu/ecosystemslfacultyl).
Ecosystems faculty also colaborate with olher groups at MBL with
expertise In molecular evolullon, funcllonal genomlca, mlcroblal
diversity, developmental and regenerative biology, bioinfonnatics,
and advanced imaging techniques. MBL's initiative in coaslal
ecosystems ecology complemenls olher strategic initiatives at
MBL involving miaobiome research, the delielopment of aquatic
Of9811isms as new research tools, and advanced imaging and
Image analysls. The MBL Is en alftllate of the Unlllarslly of Chicago
and an EcJJe1 Opporlunlty/.Afflrmatlve Action employer commltled
ID divelsity. All qualified applicants will l"BC8ive conside181ion for
employment without reganl ID race, CX>lor, rwligion, sex, national
origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or prutected
veteran status.
Qualifications:


ApplcantB must hold a Ph.D. (or equlvalent advanced dagrM)
in a relevant field. The succe&Sful candidatB will demonstralB
an intel8St in collaborative, inteldisciplinary work, as well as a
strong potential for establishing a vigorous extramurally supported
research program lhat can cof11llement existing areas of strength.


Applcalions should be submiUed at https:l/academlcJobsonllne.
orglaJallobslt5843


Applcalions received by Man:ti 15 wll receive full consideration;
however, applications will be accepflKt until the position is filled.
Inquiries about lhe position should be directed to Dr. Anne Giblin,
Chair of the Search Committee ([email protected]).


Northeastern


University


Assistant/ Associate/Full Teaching Professor



  • Eledrical and Computer Engineering -
    Robotics


About tlle Opportunity:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern
University invil88 applications for Asai&tant/AseocialBIFull Teaching
Profeseor with a focus on Robotics
Reaponalbllltlea:
Northeestem University's Deperlment of Elecb1cal & Computer Engineering
seek8 out:slanding candidatea for the poeiliOn of Asai8tant/aeaociale/
fUll teaching profeseor with a focu8 on Robotb. Thi• Is a fUll-tlme,
beneftt.ellglble, non-tenu•track poshlon. Appointments are made on
an annual 8~onth basis, with salary commensunlte with experience.
The position of Assistant Teaching professor entails educational
interaction with atudenlB in roles including, but not limited k>, traditional
instruction (lecture cou1'1188, lab cou111&s), cuniculum development, and
student advising. The main responsibility of this position is teaching
courses relal8d to robotics, lndudlng kinematics, dynamics, and control
of robots, design of mlatlproC8Mor-based control systems, sensory
devices. output actuators, numerlcal methods, state estimation,
control, perception, localization and mapping, motion planning. and
the ROS (Robotic Operating System) environment Alao expected to
teach cou'886 in embedded ayatems, digital logic cleeign, computer
Ol'Qanization and/or programming.
The annual teaching counie load is six counies, with the potential for
teaching more than one secton of a coul8& In the same eemester, over
Fall and Spring semesters. Couraes may be at both the und919raduate
and graduate levels.
Quallflcatlons:
A PhD In Computer Engineering, Electrlcal Engineering, Computer
Science, teaching expellance, Is required. Candidates should have
demonstral8d experience robotics and relsl8d subareas. At least
2 years' experience in teaching at the collegelunivenlity level is
racommended. Excellent written and oral communication skills are
required. Industrial experience is desirable, but not required.
Application should include a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, 3
referencaa. A aample syllabus from a previoualy taught claa8 iS optional
but recommended.
Salary Grade: FAC
Addltlonal lnfonnatlon:
Northeastem Univeraity is an equal opportunity employer, saeking to
reauit and support a bn>edly divarae community of faculty and alaff.
Northeastem values and celebrates diversity in all its fonns and strivee
to foeter an lnduslve culture bullt on respect that atnnns Inter-group
relations and bullds cohesion.
All quallfted appllcanta are encouraged to apply and wlll receive
consideration for employment without regald to race, rallglon, color,
national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To leam more about Noriheastem University's commitment and support
of diveraity and indusion, plaase sea http://www.northaastem.edu/divenlity
To apply, visit https:l/apptrkr.com/17M885
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