Non-Tenure-Track AI/ML Geoscience Researcher

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi’s Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute (MMRI) and CMRET invite applications for an Assistant Research Professor specializing in Computational Geosciences, beginning January 2027. This is a full-time, 12-month, grant-funded, non-tenure-track appointment initially offered for one year, with possible extensions up to two more years.

The ideal candidate will lead AI/ML–driven geoscience research, mentor students, and collaborate across the School of Engineering with

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Geophysics, or a closely related discipline by the date of appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in scientific computing, mathematical modeling, programming, data analytics, AI, or ML.
• Evidence of an active research agenda or potential to establish one in computational science and/or geosciences.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students in computational and data-intensive research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research involving AI, ML, and computational methods applied to geoscientific problems.
• Develop, implement, and validate advanced computational algorithms for processing geophysical, acoustic, bathymetric, topographic, and remote sensing datasets.
• Contribute to preparation of research proposals and pursuit of external funding.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in computational geoscience research.
• Collaborate with MMRI-CMRET researchers and external partners.
• Participate in institute research initiatives, project management, and technical reporting.

Skills

AI/ML

Data analytics

Scientific programming

Geosciences

Mathematics

Education

PhD in CS/Math/EE/Physics/Geophysics

Tools

Python

Mathematical modeling

Job description

The University of Mississippi’s Mississippi Mineral Resources Institute (MMRI) and CMRET invite applications for an Assistant Research Professor specializing in Computational Geosciences, beginning January 2027. This is a full-time, 12-month, grant-funded, non-tenure-track appointment initially offered for one year, with possible extensions up to two more years.

The ideal candidate will lead AI/ML–driven geoscience research, mentor students, and collaborate across the School of Engineering with