Coastal Sedimentology & Stratigraphy — Tenure-Track Faculty

Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy with a focus on coastal, estuarine, and marine systems. Candidates should integrate field work, geochronology, geochemistry, and modeling to advance coastal dynamics.

The role includes teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, building collaborations, and developing externally funded research that gains international recognition and enhances UH's experiential education.

Qualifications

• Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy focused on coastal, estuarine, or marine systems.
• Applicants use field observations, geochronology, geochemical proxies, and modeling in research.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses and develop externally funded, internationally recognized programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses at UH.
• Develop externally funded research programs.
• Collaborate within and outside UH to enhance experiential education.

Skills

Field observations

Geospatial analysis

Paleontology/ichnology

Geochemical proxies

Subsurface imaging

Numerical modeling

Coastal system analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Earth Sciences

Tools

GIS

Geochemical analysis software

Job description

University of Houston seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy with a focus on coastal, estuarine, and marine systems. Candidates should integrate field work, geochronology, geochemistry, and modeling to advance coastal dynamics.

The role includes teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, building collaborations, and developing externally funded research that gains international recognition and enhances UH's experiential education.