Assistant Faculty Search, Geoscience Innovation with AI - Houston, USA

Past Global Changes International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston, TX, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Geoscience Innovation with AI. We seek candidates who develop and adapt AI methods to advance understanding of Earth, environmental, and planetary sciences, from molecular to planetary scales.

Candidates should establish an externally funded research program, teach core courses, develop grad/undergrad courses, and contribute to service within the department and university.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Earth, Environmental, or Planetary Science or related field by the appointment date.
• Strong record or potential in AI method development for geoscience problems.
• Ability to establish an externally funded research program and teach core courses.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vigorous, externally funded research program.
• Teach core undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in service to department, university, and broader scientific community.

Skills

AI in geoscience

Education

Ph.D. in Earth, Environmental, or Planetary Science

Job description

Assistant Faculty Search, Geoscience Innovation with AI - Houston, USA

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University, in Houston, TX, seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. Applications are encouraged from scientists who innovatively develop and adapt Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods to advance understanding of processes in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences.

Description

Approaches that harness the potential of AI in conjunction with terrestrial or space-based geoscience data, computational and physics-based modeling of geoscience processes, and/or field observations are encouraged. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in developing and adapting AI methods for problems in the geoscience domain, potentially encompassing molecular to planetary scales and from Earth’s atmosphere to its deep interior. We welcome research linked to major challenges in natural hazards, energy transition, climate, and environmental systems.

Tasks

The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program, teach core courses, and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their area of expertise, and be involved in service to the department, university, and the broader scientific community. Candidates are encouraged to consider their alignment with initiatives outlined in
Rice’s strategic plan ( https://momentous.rice.edu/ ).

Requirements

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in Earth, Environmental, or Planetary Science or a related field by the time of the appointment. Applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement on research; (4) statement on teaching; and (5) the names, affiliations, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Within the research and teaching statements applicants may choose to describe plans to foster welcoming and supportive environments in their research group and classes. Details about the department and its facilities can be found at https://eeps.rice.edu/ . All required application materials submitted by October 15, 2026 are ensured full consideration.