Assistant Professor in Geological Sciences Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement options

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Geological Sciences with a focus on Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing. The successful candidate will establish a strong externally funded research program, mentor graduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses across Geophysics, Astrobiology and Planetary Science.

Interdisciplinary collaboration with UF departments and institutes is encouraged, including potential participation in airborne or space

Qualifications

• PhD required or expected by Aug 16, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded research program and mentor graduate students.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Geophysics, Astrobiology and Planetary Science; contribute to degree programs and the UF AI Certificate.

Education

PhD or equivalent by Aug 16, 2027

Job description

Assistant Professor in Geological Sciences Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing

Job no: 541572
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Physical/Mathematical Sciences
Department: 16240000 - LS-GEOLOGY

Classification Title:

Assistant Professor in Geological Sciences Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing

Job Description:

We expect the successful candidate to establish a strong externally funded research program that includes mentoring graduate students and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in their area of expertise and contribute courses supporting and/or developing degree programs in Geophysics, Astrobiology and Planetary Science, and the UF AI Certificate. We are particularly interested in candidates who will engage in interdisciplinary research with the Department, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and/or University of Florida, e.g. the Astraeus Space Institute, and with the potential to participate in current or future airborne or space missions.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

UF offers a strong benefits package for eligible faculty appointments, including health insurance, paid leave (as applicable), and retirement options. Learn more here .

Required Qualifications:

PhD or equivalent or have completed the PhD requirements by August 16, 2027.

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2026. Only complete applications will be reviewed on that date. The position will remain open until filled, and applications received after the initial review date will be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Courtney Sprain ( [e-mail] ).

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered 'official' if a designation of 'Issued to Student' is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 01 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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