Faculty Position in Planetary Science

1000scholars; United States; On-site; USD 143,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) in Cambridge invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in planetary science. We seek outstanding scientists with potential for leadership across Solar System and exoplanet research, using any method including observations, fieldwork, experiments, theory and modelling.

The ideal hire will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and mentor students.

Qualifications

• PhD in planetary science or related field.
• Strong record of research excellence and leadership potential.
• Ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Establish an active, externally funded research program in planetary science.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise student research.
• Contribute to departmental service and mentoring activities.

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, Massachusetts invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the broad field of planetary science. We seek outstanding scientists with interest in and potential for innovation and leadership in planetary science that complements and/or expands the expertise of the MIT planetary science community.

We seek candidates in all areas of planetary science, including both Solar System and exoplanet research. We welcome candidates who use any methodology or combination of methodologies, including astronomical and spacecraft-based observations, field work, laboratory experimentation, theory and modeling. Our preference is to hire at the assistant professor level, but more senior appointments will also be considered.

EAPS is an academic community of approximately 40 faculty, 100 research staff (including postdocs), and 180 students, who study integrated aspects of Earth and planetary sciences, including through partnership with the MIT-Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Joint Program. The MIT planetary science community also includes the Departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Aeronautics and Astronautics, the MIT-Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, Wallace Observatory and Haystack Observatory. MIT is part of the Magellan and Giant Magellan Telescope consortia. EAPS is committed to academic excellence and to fostering an intellectually vibrant, equitable, and inclusive environment. Successful candidates are expected to have the potential for innovation and leadership in research and a commitment to teaching courses and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the earth and planetary sciences.

A pay range for a 9-month academic appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is between $143,200 – $154,000. MIT provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Institute reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. This pay range represents base pay only and does not include any other benefits or compensation.

For questions, please contact Ms. Rachel Ward, HR Administrator, EAPS, 55-101C Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, Email: [e-mail].

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. View MIT Policy on Non Discrimination and EEOC’s Know Your Rights.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including possible verification of any findings of misconduct (or pending investigations) from prior employers.