Planetary Sciences Tenure-Track Faculty: Research & Teaching

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

Job summary

MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in planetary science at the assistant professor level, with consideration for more senior appointments. Start date: September 1, 2027 or later.

We welcome candidates across Solar System and exoplanet research employing observations, field work, laboratory experiments, theory and modeling, and expect leadership in research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by start of employment.
• Strong potential for innovation and leadership in planetary science.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in planetary science and lead a research program.
• Teach courses and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Education

Ph.D. in Earth & planetary sciences

Job description

MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in planetary science at the assistant professor level, with consideration for more senior appointments. Start date: September 1, 2027 or later.

We welcome candidates across Solar System and exoplanet research employing observations, field work, laboratory experiments, theory and modeling, and expect leadership in research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.