Assistant Professor, Lithosphere and Surface Processes

European Geosciences Union; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Connecticut seeks an Assistant Professor in geosciences to develop research programs and teach courses. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. by the hire date. The role involves facilitating interdisciplinary work and advising students while contributing to the department's strengths.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of hire.
• Develop an independent, externally funded research program.
• Advise students and teach courses in specialty.

Responsibilities

• Develop outstanding research programs.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary research.
• Teach courses in their specialty.

Skills

Outstanding research programs

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Assistant Professor, Lithosphere and Surface Processes

Yale University, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS)

Unit: Cryospheric Sciences (CR); Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology (GMPV); Geodesy (G).

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level in geosciences, with a tentative start date of July 2026. Examples of relevant areas include (but are not limited to) structural geology and tectonics, volcanology, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, geomorphology and surface processes, the cryosphere, crustal deformation/geodesy, and Earth history.

We seek candidates who will develop outstanding research programs, who have strong prospects for exceptional scholarly impact and teaching excellence, and who will enhance the existing strengths of the Department and University. The successful applicant will develop and implement an independent, externally funded research program, advise students, facilitate interdisciplinary research, and teach courses in their specialty and related areas.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.

Application Materials

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae including a full list of publications
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of interests in teaching, mentoring, and broader impacts

Broader impacts may include, for example, public education and outreach activities, efforts to strengthen academic communities, and other positive societal benefits. Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be uploaded at the time of application. Applications should be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/174028 . Those that arrive before November 15, 2025, will receive full consideration. For information regarding the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, visit our web site at http://earth.yale.edu . Questions regarding the application process can be addressed to Prof. David Evans, chair of the search committee, [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Statement

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