Geophysics Assistant Professor, Computational Earth Sciences

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geophysics in Earth Sciences. The successful candidate will combine geophysical methods with advanced computational approaches to address solid Earth problems, mentor students, and build an externally funded research program around seismicity, tectonics, and energy resources.

The position emphasizes collaboration, field-based and computational work, and access to MSU’s Tempest HPC cluster, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field by the start date.
• Demonstrated potential to teach lower-division, upper-division, and graduate courses in geophysics and related Earth Sciences topics.
• Demonstrated research experience in geophysics or a related field with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate geophysics courses; contribute to curriculum development.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; supervise M.S. and Ph.D. candidates.
• Develop an externally funded research program in geophysics and publish in peer-reviewed venues.

Skills

Geophysics

Computational methods

AI/ML

Education

Ph.D. in Geophysics or related field

Tools

Tempest HPC cluster

Job description

Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geophysics in Earth Sciences. The successful candidate will combine geophysical methods with advanced computational approaches to address solid Earth problems, mentor students, and build an externally funded research program around seismicity, tectonics, and energy resources.

The position emphasizes collaboration, field-based and computational work, and access to MSU’s Tempest HPC cluster, with opportunities