Isotope Geochemistry & Lithospheric Dynamics Scientist

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plan and deferred comp.

Supplemental retirement accounts

Job summary

Washington State University, School of the Environment in Pullman, WA, invites applications for a nine‑month tenure‑track Assistant or Tenure‑eligible Associate Professor position in radiogenic isotopes geochemistry. Candidates will develop a funded research program, teach at graduate and undergraduate levels, supervise students, and help grow the Geochemical Laboratory.

The successful candidate will contribute to cross‑disciplinary Earth science research, support the lab’s expansion, and

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Geology, Earth Science or adjacent discipline.
• Demonstrated laboratory management abilities.
• Demonstrated potential for external research funding.
• Proven teaching experience and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an internationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise students.
• Advance the Geochemical Laboratory and guide its growth.
• Contribute to curriculum development, mentoring, recruitment and assessment.

Skills

Laboratory management

External funding

Teaching & instruction

Student supervision

Education

PhD in Geology / Earth Science or adjacent disciplines

Tools

ICP-MS

LA-ICPMS / Laser ablation

Electron probe (JXA8500F)

Job description

Washington State University, School of the Environment in Pullman, WA, invites applications for a nine‑month tenure‑track Assistant or Tenure‑eligible Associate Professor position in radiogenic isotopes geochemistry. Candidates will develop a funded research program, teach at graduate and undergraduate levels, supervise students, and help grow the Geochemical Laboratory.

The successful candidate will contribute to cross‑disciplinary Earth science research, support the lab’s expansion, and